Dr. Auwal Abubakar
A remarkably truthful account of outbreak work in resource-limited settings. It highlights how speed, technical clarity, and communication ultimately decide population outcomes. Dr. Auwal Abubakar Postdoctoral Global Health Equity Scholar, University of Arizona
Dr. Arup Chakraborty
An essential real-world resource for students and policymakers alike. It offers a clear roadmap through the complexities of emerging and re-emerging infections in the modern era. Dr. Arup Chakraborty Professor, Dept. of Community Medicine & Dean of Students’ Affairs, Govt. Medical College, Kolkata
Dr. Subhana Siyad
A compelling blend of fieldwork experience and epidemiological process. The book beautifully turns data and spot maps into the human stories beneath, while navigating systemic challenges. Dr. Subhana Siyad MD Community Medicine, HBT Medical College & Dr. R. N. Cooper Hospital, Mumbai
Dr. Rajeswaran Thiagesan
A rare blend of rigor and realism, this book captures the true pulse of outbreak investigations. This is field epidemiology at its finest. Dr. Rajeswaran ThiagesanResearch and M&E Lead, REACH, Chennai
Jyoti Singh
This book is far more than a guide to outbreak investigation. It is a quiet, deeply human reflection on humility, empathy, and what it truly means to practice public health. Jyoti Singh Research Associate, Indian Institute of Public Health (IIPH), Gandhinagar
Dr. Swathi Krishna N
Dr. Rakesh’s epidemiological memoir is nothing short of a thriller. It fills a real void in the literature on practical epidemiology by being gripping, real, and deeply gratifying. Dr. Swathi Krishna N Public Health Physician & Researcher, Pune
Dr. Jojin Eby Antony
A brilliant and insightful reflection that hits the nail on the head regarding field investigations [ZiaR]. It perfectly captures the accurate intersection of public health practice, intense adrenaline, and real-world system constraints [ZiaR]. Dr. Jojin Eby Antony Program Manager, Christian Medical College (CMC), Vellore
Dr. Mathew J. Valamparampil
A grand read that takes a professional straight back to the basics of raw fieldwork [ZiaR]. It hardens our focus on the realities of patient rights, giving credit to local stakeholders, and navigating the systemic paradox of under-reporting [ZiaR]. Anyone wanting to understand the behind-the-curtain scenes of health emergencies must read this [ZiaR]. Dr. Mathew J. Valamparampil DHR-ICMR International Fellow
Dr. Amreen Sami
Reading this book felt like stepping into the field right alongside an epidemiologist. It is simple, real, and incredibly relatable for anyone involved in raw data collection or outbreak containment [ZiaR]. It serves as a powerful reminder that public health is about being on the ground and figuring things out in real time [ZiaR]. Dr. Amreen Sami National Centre for Disease Control (NCDC) | National Health Authority
Dr. Deepak Varughese
This is an 80-page masterpiece in practical epidemiology that goes far beyond standard textbooks. It is raw, practical, and tackles hidden frontline challenges like data precision, surveillance ethics, and system transparency. This book is an absolute must-read for every student of epidemiology in India. Dr. Deepak VarugheseMD | Community Medicine (CMC Vellore) | Health Informatics Specialist