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What is Hesperian?
The Hesperian Foundation is a non-profit publisher of books and educational materials that help people take the lead in their own health care and organize to improve health conditions in their communities. Simply written and heavily illustrated, our books contain a wealth of life-saving information on diagnosing and treating a broad range of health problems.
Hesperian collaborates with health workers, grassroots groups and community organizations around the world to develop books that are practical, accessible and appropriate across varied conditions and cultures. Our first book, Where there is no doctor, is considered to be one of the most widely used community health books in the world.
Where There Is No Doctor – now available online!
We are proud to announce that our classic manual, Where There Is No Doctor, is now available online!. Click here to access the complete, newly updated 2006 edition.
This manual provides practical, easily understood information on how to diagnose, treat, and prevent common diseases. Special attention is focused on nutrition, infection and disease prevention, as well as the use of diagnostic techniques as primary ways to prevent and treat health problems. With over 90 translations and adaptations of the book available worldwide, and millions of copies in print, the book is an essential health resource for individuals and communities around the world. Click here to view a complete list of translations of Where There Is No Doctor”
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Where Women Have No Doctor
The newly revised 2006 edition is now available! You can purchase the book for $22 plus shipping, as well as view and download the book in its entirety.
A Book for Midwives
Care for pregnancy birth and women’s health has just been named “Notable Book of 2006” by American College of Nurse-Midwives. Now available to view and download in its entirety. You can also purchase this book.
Community Health Action
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