This handbook provides comprehensive information and guidance about the various aspects of medical and health sciences education, practice, and research in low-income, middle-income, and high-income developing countries in Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Latin America. The objectives of this handbook are to: document the history and the development of medical and health sciences education, practice, and research in developing countries; describe the current situation and achievements of medical and health sciences education, practice, and research in developing countries; outline and address the challenges of medical and health sciences education, practice, and research in developing countries; and, describe the recommendations and the practical ways to implement them to overcome the challenges. The contributions to this multi-volume handbook are organized in 10 sections: Management of Diseases and Conditions in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries: Education-Related Issues Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries: Practice-Related Issues Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries: Research-Related Issues Medicine Education, Practice, and Research in Developing Countries Dentistry Education, Practice, and Research in Developing Countries Pharmacy Education, Practice, and Research in Developing Countries Nursing Education, Practice, and Research in Developing Countries Public Health Education, Practice, and Research in Developing Countries Health Sciences Education, Practice, and Research in Developing Countries Handbook of Medical and Health Sciences in Developing Countries: Education, Practice, and Research is an essential reference for medical and health sciences educators and students, healthcare professionals (physicians, dentists, pharmacists, nurses, technicians), researchers, policy-makers, organizations, and other readers with an interest in the subject matter.