Preface

*Healthcare Access - Regional Overviews and Reforms* is a compilation of case studies, research works, reviews, and expert opinions providing insight on previous and current developments in the field of hygiene and infection control with practices to prevent or minimize the spread of infectious diseases. The book also addresses the status and healthcare access of the most neglected segments in less developed countries. All chapters are written by global researchers and edited by experts in the field. Readers will hopefully gain a deep understanding of the cutting-edge work and efforts being made in healthcare. The academic editors are thankful to all authors who have included their work in this book.

**II**

**Section 3**

Infection Control Strategies **85**

**Chapter 6 87**

**Chapter 7 103**

**Chapter 8 113**

**Chapter 9 131**

Status of Mental Health in Older Adults: Treatment and Prevention **151**

**Chapter 10 153**

Medical Management of Chronic Plaque Psoriasis in the Modern Age

Diagnostic Evaluation of Tuberculosis: Existing Challenges

Loss to Follow-Up (LTFU) during Tuberculosis Treatment

*by Edgar Manuel Cambaza, Edson Mongo, Elda Anapakala, Robina Nhambire, Jacinto Singo and Edsone Machava*

Exploring Mental Health Treatment and Prevention among

*by Muhammad Danasabe Isah and Muhammad Aliyu Makusidi*

*by Teodora-Larisa Timis, Daniela-Rodica Mitrea* 

An Update on Cholera Studies in Mozambique

*by Ramona Bullock-Johnson and Karen Bullock*

*and Ioan-Alexandru Florian*

and Merits of Recent Advances

*by Kyaw San Lin*

**Section 4**

Homeless Older Adults

**Dr. Umar Bacha** School of Health Sciences, University of Management and Technology, Lahore, Pakistan

### **Urška Rozman and Sonja Šostar Turk**

Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia

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Section 1

Healthcare Coverage and

Sector Reforms

Section 1
