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Reprioritizing Research-cum-intervention Strategies on Gastrointestinal Infections Considering Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

Vishwa M Katoch

Keywords : Implementation, Sanitation revolution, Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Swachh Bharat Mission

Citation Information : Katoch VM. Reprioritizing Research-cum-intervention Strategies on Gastrointestinal Infections Considering Swachh Bharat Abhiyan. J Gastrointest Infect 2019; 9 (1):1-4.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10068-3033

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 16-07-2020

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2019; The Author(s).


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