A New Beginning: A Training Book on Home Based Care for Children With HIV/AIDS by Dr
 

This first article on HIV/AIDS written by the undersigned author is dedicated to Dr P.Manorama Pinakapani MBBS., M.D., DCH. DM (Gastro) who was the guide to the author in his PhD (A.M). She is a living legend and is a pioneer in HIV/AIDS research and intervention. For the first article, her book 'A New Beginning' which is intended to guide those who undertake community and home based care for children affected by HIV/AIDS has been chosen as a tribute to her great work. The following is a brief account of her life and contribution in this field, She is a medical doctor for the past 40 years and project director of the N.G.O, 'Community Health Education Service' (C H E S). She is an expert in HIV/AIDS field and a specialist in Juvenile Justice and Chairperson of Child Welfare committee with power of I class Judicial Magistrate. Her important contributions in social work include Social acceptance of transgenders, behaviour change in female sex workers in addition to adopting children affected by HIV/AIDS. The author is glad to present a brief review of the book written by this great social worker.

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