Community Medicine with Recent Advances (9th Edition) is a thoroughly revised and updated textbook aligned with the Revised Competency-Based Medical Education (CBME) Curriculum prescribed by the National Medical Commission (NMC). This edition integrates core principles of Community Medicine with the latest national health programs, public health policies, and emerging advances shaping modern preventive and social medicine.

Designed for clarity and conceptual strength, the book presents complex public health topics in lucid language supported by well-structured flowcharts, diagrams, tables, and illustrations. From foundational epidemiology to contemporary initiatives such as the One Health Approach and current national strategies, the text ensures students remain academically updated and practically relevant.

A distinctive highlight of this edition is the inclusion of a complementary booklet featuring pattern-based theory questions, long and short answers, MCQs, and scenario-based exercises—making it a complete resource for university examinations and competitive preparation.

Trusted by students and educators alike, this book serves undergraduate learners, postgraduate aspirants, medical officers, and public health professionals committed to disease prevention and health promotion.

1. Aligned with Revised CBME Curriculum (NMC): Fully updated as per the latest Competency-Based Medical Education guidelines and national health programs.

2. Covers Recent Advances in Community Medicine: Incorporates contemporary public health initiatives such as One Health Approach, Ayushman Arogya Mandir, NAVYA initiative, Mission Sampark, Polio Eradication Strategy (2022–2026), and more.

3. Comprehensive & Exam-Oriented: Thoroughly covers the syllabus recommended by Universities and the National Medical Commission.

4. Student-Friendly Presentation: Flowcharts, diagrams, tables, and illustrations presented in lucid, easy-to-understand language.

5. Clarifies Concepts Effectively: Designed to eliminate doubts and build strong conceptual clarity.

6. Useful Beyond MBBS: A valuable resource for medical officers, public health professionals, postgraduate aspirants, and policy-makers.

7. Research-Oriented Approach: Encourages preventive strategies and health promotion perspectives relevant to contemporary public health practice.

8. Complementary Booklet Included: Contains a rich collection of long and short answer questions, reasoning-based questions, MCQs, and scenario-based questions for comprehensive preparation.

A H Surya kantha, suryakanta