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Author: Jaishri Jethwaney (Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, (Govt of India)) ,
Pritu Dhalaria
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd
Imprint: Routledge
Weight: 0.650kg
ISBN: 9781041124528
ISBN 10: 104112452
Pages: 336
Publication Date: 14 May 2026
Audience:
College/higher education
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Tertiary & Higher Education
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
“This book offers a timely, comprehensive analysis of the immunization ecosystem, addressing historical evolution, policy challenges, and innovative strategies. It is an essential resource for public health scholars, policymakers, and implementers striving to achieve universal vaccine coverage and strengthen health systems globally."" - Dr Naveen Thacker, President, International Paediatric Association (IPA).
Author Information
Professor Jaishri Jethwaney did her PhD in media and elections from JNU, her MA in political science from Delhi University, and professional education in mass communication and journalism both in India and abroad. After her long innings at IIMC spanning over 25 years as a professor and programme director, she did a two-year senior research fellowship at ICSSR, which led to a seminal study of the Indian news media industry. Professor Jethwaney has contributed to various public health communication strategies, both in the government and NGO campaigns over her long career. Among her many books that she has authored, the latest ones include Wages and Related Issues—A Critical Appraisal of News Media Industry in India (ICSSR-AF, 2025), The Beauty Paradigm: Gender Discourse in Indian Advertising (Sage, 2022), When India Votes (Rupa, 2019) and Social Sector Communication (Sage, 2016, Routledge 2024). Dr. Pritu M. Dhalaria, a public health specialist, has over 30 years of extensive experience in public health, particularly in maternal and child health, communicable and non-communicable diseases, immunization, programme implementation, and partnerships. With an MBBS, DCM, and MD in community medicine, his foundational studies and varied experiences have given him a robust understanding of medical sciences and public health principles, which he has applied throughout his career to address critical health challenges. During his long and illustrious career, Dr. Dhalaria has worked across all the levels of the public health system, from grassroots implementation to the involvement in decision-making processes across South Asia. In retrospect, he began his professional journey in public health in 1996 after completing his education, beginning as a research medical officer on malaria research and intervention on sexual health. He has served in various prestigious public health organization, including WHO, PATH, IAVI, and JSI. He has published more than 25 research papers in national and international journals and contributed to many technical reports, which have helped in shaping the public health policy.
