Transition of Editors at the Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition

The Journal of Health, Population and Nutrition (JHPN), which is published by the International Centre for Diarrhoeal Disease Research, Bangladesh (ICDDR,B), evolved from the Journal of Diarrhoeal Diseases Research (JDDR) in June 2000. While the JDDR focused exclusively on diarrhoeal diseases, the JHPN broadened its view of health and illness in developing countries. This transformation coincided with my appointment as the Executive Director of the Centre and as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal, as well as with the development of a new strategic plan for the Centre. Following this June 2007 issue, the Editor-in-Chief will change again, as the new Executive Director of the Centre, Dr. Alejandro Cravioto will also become the new Editor-in-Chief for the Journal. This transition in Editors provides a time to reflect on the role the Journal has played since its evolution from the JDDR seven years ago.