Health Books International

01/02/2024

Tropical Medicine Microscopy by Monica Cheesbrough is now out of print, but her latest book, Tropical Medicine Point-of-Care Testing, includes all the information and colour plates that feature in the older book, along with the latest information to assist those working in tropical countries, those training laboratory personnel, and those studying tropical medicine.

Order your copy for just £10!
https://healthbooksinternational.org/product/tropical-medicine-point-of-care-testing/

09/10/2023

Standards set out how to uphold the right of crisis-affected people to receive protection and assistance, and for life with dignity.

Order your copies, in your chosen language - more translations are now available!:
https://practicalactionpublishing.com/book-series/52/humanitarian-standards

20/09/2023

At just £5, this new essential manual is accessible to all community level birth assistants, midwives, and doctors (whose first language may not be English).

Order your copy today and have it to hand as you work:
https://healthbooksinternational.org/product/primary-mothercare-and-population/

27/01/2023

The deadline for applications has been extended to 13th February. Don't miss this amazing opportunity for free, life-changing resources!
https://www.bma.org.uk/what-we-do/working-internationally/our-international-work/information-fund

With UHC (Universal Health Coverage) Day here, and the launch of the 2022 BMA Information Fund, it's time to take a look at the role of medical education and literature in improving health worldwide

15/12/2022

This year's British Medical Association Information Fund is now open for applications!

Apply before 23rd January on behalf of your health organisation or initiative and you could receive FREE books and info from Health Books International on a wide range of issues and diseases, treatments, and services:

With UHC (Universal Health Coverage) Day here, and the launch of the 2022 BMA Information Fund, it's time to take a look at the role of medical education and literature in improving health worldwide

26/09/2022

Bestseller Tropical Medicine Point-of-Care Testing has been updated!

The 2022 version supports the shift to community-based following the COVID-19 pandemic (WHO 2022 Report recommendation).

It includes the most recent information on major tropical diseases and the most up-to-date tests that can be performed in peripheral healthcare facilities by non-specialist staff (as well as self-tests).

And it features a supplement.

Order your copy today from
https://practical-action.org/t/10U-7TABL-63F4DE6DD63BF1CD69K6V1ECE7FEED7B377AAB/cr.aspx

03/05/2022

Our exhibition at is open!

Our books and journals, available in print and digital formats, bridge the gap between research and practice, and have been offering world class insight on the global challenges that affect communities around the world for nearly fifty years.

We would also love to talk to you about how our Health Books International provides medical books and accessories at the lowest cost to communities around the world.

Please do pop by, or visit our virtual stand: https://virtual.forumforglobalchallenges.com/exhibitor/practical-action

07/04/2022

Record all childhood immunisations and vaccinations (including including BCG, OPV, RV, DTaP-IVP-HIB-HepB, PCV, Measles, Tdin, as well as flu and COVID-19) in this NEW comprehensive booklet!

Order copies from:
https://healthbooksinternational.org/product/child-vaccination-chart/

04/02/2022

Bestseller 'Tropical Medicine Point-of-Care Testing' is just £9.50, AND it comes with a brand new supplement!
Find out more about this title, and other transformative books from Health Books International:
https://practical-action.org/t/10U-7EMND-63F4DE6DD63BF1CD69K6V1ECE7FEED7B377AAB/cr.aspx

25/10/2021

Please do spread the word of this incredible opportunity to gain free health-related resources - could books and materials from Health Books International and the British Medical Association make a big difference to communities you work with?
Apply here 👉🏽

The BMA Information Fund provides health information and educational materials to health-focused organisations in low-resource countries.

27/09/2021

90% of countries are still facing severe disruption to health services after . The British Medical Association Information Fund helps organisations tackle these challenges and to achieve UN SDG — by providing books, medical equipment and knowledge resources from Health Books International, that are tailored to the specific education and training needs of health workers operating in low-resource settings.

Now open for applications from your organisation or initiative!
https://healthbooksinternational.org/bma-information-fund-2020-is-now-open-for-applications/
Applications close on Friday 5 November 2021.