Bibliography of New Acquisitions Ministry of Health Library
The Ministry of Health Library continuously expands its collection to support clinicians, researchers, policymakers and students across the health sector. The following bibliography presents the most recent titles added during the 20252026 acquisition cycle. Each entry follows the Chicago Manual of Style (17thed.) citation format and includes a brief annotation describing the books scope, relevance, and potential uses.
1. Global Health Policy and Governance
Authors: Jane L. Matthews, PhD; Carlos R. Alvarez, MD
Publisher: Routledge, 2025.
ISBN: 9780415829187
Annotation: This edited volume examines the evolving landscape of health governance, with case studies from low and middleincome countries. Chapters on pandemic preparedness, health financing reforms, and digital health regulation make it a valuable resource for ministries, NGOs, and academic programs.
Matthews, Jane L., and Carlos R. Alvarez, eds. Global Health Policy and Governance. New York: Routledge, 2025.2. Epidemiology of NonCommunicable Diseases in the 21st Century
Author: Dr. Aisha K. Ndlovu
Publisher: Oxford University Press, 2024.
ISBN: 9780192845153
Annotation: Ndlovu presents the latest data on cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory illnesses worldwide. The book integrates statistical modelling with policy recommendations, making it a cornerstone reference for epidemiologists and health planners.
Ndlovu, Aisha K. Epidemiology of NonCommunicable Diseases in the 21st Century. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2024.3. Digital Therapeutics: Clinical Evidence and Implementation
Authors: Michael S. Lee; Priya G. Rao
Publisher: Springer Nature, 2025.
ISBN: 9783030678945
Annotation: This concise handbook reviews FDAcleared digital therapeutics, evaluates clinical trial results, and offers guidance on integrating these tools into public health programs. The authors also discuss data privacy and reimbursement pathways.
Lee, Michael S., and Priya G. Rao. Digital Therapeutics: Clinical Evidence and Implementation. Cham: Springer Nature, 2025.4. Antimicrobial Resistance Strategies for a PostPandemic World
Editor: Dr. Elena V. Santoro
Publisher: WHO Press, 2024.
ISBN: 9789251543456
Annotation: Compiled by WHO experts, this volume consolidates surveillance data, stewardship programs, and novel antimicrobial development pipelines. The concluding chapter provides a framework for national action plansa mustread for policy makers.
Santoro, Elena V., ed. Antimicrobial Resistance Strategies for a PostPandemic World. Geneva: WHO Press, 2024.5. Nutrition Transition in Emerging Economies
Authors: Lina M. Patel; Jorge H. Mendes
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2025.
ISBN: 9781108480108
Annotation: This text explores how rapid urbanisation and changing food systems drive obesity and micronutrient deficiencies. It offers policyoriented solutions that align with Sustainable Development Goal 2.
Patel, Lina M., and Jorge H. Mendes. Nutrition Transition in Emerging Economies. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2025.6. Mental Health in Primary Care Settings
Author: Dr. Samuel O. Kibet
Publisher: Pearson, 2023.
ISBN: 9780137894612
Annotation: Kibet provides a systematic approach to identifying, diagnosing, and managing common mental disorders within primary health facilities. The book includes screening tools, referral pathways and communitybased interventions.
Kibet, Samuel O. Mental Health in Primary Care Settings. Boston: Pearson, 2023.7. Climate Change and Public Health: A Practical Guide
Authors: Hannah J. Liu; Omar S. Qadir
Publisher: Elsevier, 2025.
ISBN: 9780128249132
Annotation: This guide translates climate science into actionable public health strategies. It covers heatrelated illness, vectorborne disease expansion, and climateresilient health infrastructure.
Liu, Hannah J., and Omar S. Qadir. Climate Change and Public Health: A Practical Guide. Amsterdam: Elsevier, 2025.8. Health Economics: Methods and Applications
Author: Prof. Mark T. Feldman
Publisher: Palgrave Macmillan, 2024.
ISBN: 9783030549275
Annotation: Feldman presents core economic evaluation techniquescosteffectiveness, costutility, and budget impact analysisalongside illustrative case studies from vaccine programmes and chronic disease management.
Feldman, Mark T. Health Economics: Methods and Applications. London: Palgrave Macmillan, 2024.9. Primary Care Informatics DataDriven Decision Making
Authors: Sofia R. lvarez; David J. Choi
Publisher: Wiley, 2025.
ISBN: 9781119998650
Annotation: Focused on electronic health records, clinical decision support, and analytics, this text provides stepbystep guidance for building data pipelines that improve patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
lvarez, Sofia R., and David J. Choi. Primary Care Informatics DataDriven Decision Making. Hoboken: Wiley, 2025.10. Surgical Safety and Quality Improvement
Editor: Dr. Lila M. Ghosh
Publisher: Springer, 2024.
ISBN: 9783030704521
Annotation: This collection presents the latest WHO surgical safety checklist updates, perioperative infection control measures, and strategies for implementing continuous quality improvement programs in resourcelimited settings.
Ghosh, Lila M., ed. Surgical Safety and Quality Improvement. Berlin: Springer, 2024.How to Use This Bibliography
- Curriculum Development: Select titles that align with your training modules for medical students, public health trainees, or continuing professional development.
- Policy Drafting: Use the evidencebased recommendations from the books on antimicrobial resistance, digital therapeutics, and climatehealth to inform national health strategies.
- Research Support: The cited works provide uptodate literature reviews and methodological guidance for grant proposals and systematic reviews.
- Clinical Practice: Practical tools such as screening questionnaires (mental health) and safety checklists (surgery) can be adopted directly in health facilities.
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