Adoption of health technologies in India; implications for the AIDS vaccine.9780761935902Adoption of health technologies in India; implications for the AIDS vaccine AIDS vaccine A hypothetical vaccine intended to either prevent HIV infection or ensure that those infected will not fall victim to AIDS; the most promising vaccine is that using a naked DNA plasmid, reported by Letwin et al in 20/10/00 Science; as of early 2001, . Gupta, Indrani et al. Sage Publications This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. 2007 235 pages $32.95 Paperback Studies in economic and social development; no.68 QR189 While the AIDS vaccine has yet to be invented, it is the belief of the authors (all of the Health Policy Research Unit at the Institute of Economic Growth and also the Institute of Health Systems, both in India) that India, with the second highest level of HIV HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus), either of two closely related retroviruses that invade T-helper lymphocytes and are responsible for AIDS. There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. infections in the world, should nevertheless begin with careful planning for the launch of the vaccine. In order to aid in such planning, this volume studies India's past experiences with launching health technologies, including a universal immunization immunization: see immunity; vaccination. program, hepatitis B Hepatitis B Definition Hepatitis B is a potentially serious form of liver inflammation due to infection by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It occurs in both rapidly developing (acute) and long-lasting (chronic) forms, and is one of the most common chronic immunization, no-scalpel vasectomies, voluntary HIV counseling and testing, and antiretroviral therapy. For each of these, they examine timing of adoption, appropriateness and adaptability of the technology at the point of initial adoption, policy framework of adoption, supply side issues, distribution issues, and demand issues. In general, the programs receive high marks, except in terms of procurement and distribution, where there is found to be substantial scope for improvement. ([c]20072005 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR) |
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