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New publication: ‘Commonwealth Health Ministers Book 2007’

16 May 2007

The book tackles issues from a range of perspectives -- including academic, business and government

Published by the Commonwealth Secretariat and Henley Media Group, this reference book provides health ministers with a central source of information regarding health priorities.

The book includes articles from eminent authors on topical subject areas.

Strengthening health systems and programmes on HIV/AIDS, maternal and infant health, and managed migration of human resources in health are key priorities for Commonwealth health ministers.

It tackles all these issues from a range of perspectives -- including academic, business, government, NGO and civil society -- from both developed and developing countries.

In line with the theme of this year’s Commonwealth Health Ministers Meeting that took place in Geneva, Switzerland, on 13 May 2007, the book highlights lifestyle diseases, health systems and human resources. It also focuses on good governance and partnerships for health; tackling the scourge of disease; infant and maternal health, as well as nutrition, sanitation and settlements.

Each year, Commonwealth health ministers and their senior officials meet on the eve of the World Health Assembly to discuss health priorities.

ISBN: 978-0-9554408-1-6; 280 pages; price: £35.00

HOW TO ORDER

This title can be bought online here

A full catalogue of Commonwealth Secretariat and Commonwealth Foundation publications can be viewed on the website, which provides a secure online buying facility. Orders can also be made through e-mail or by post. Pre-payment is essential. Payment by sterling cheque, international money order, postal order or bank draft must accompany your order.

Payment should be in sterling, drawn on a UK bank and made out to the Commonwealth Secretariat. If you require the order form as an attachment in Word format please e-mail the Publications Section (see address below). Post and packaging charges should be added to every order in the following way: UK orders: 15 per cent of order value (minimum charge £2.00). Non-UK orders: 25 per cent of order value (minimum charge £3.50).

Send orders to: Publications Section, Commonwealth Secretariat, Marlborough House, Pall Mall, London SW1Y 5HX, United Kingdom. Tel: +44 (0)20 7747 6534; Fax: +44 (0)20 7839 9081; E-mail: publications@commonwealth.int.