Morocco has a diverse population of over 33 million people, with Arabic and Islam being the dominant language and religion. The healthcare system faces several challenges, including limited access to care in rural areas which has led to the spread of communicable diseases. Key stakeholders are working to implement reforms like a National Public Health Institute to improve disease surveillance and response. Major public health issues include overpopulation straining resources, with many rural residents living far from clinics and relying on home births. Solutions being tried include expanding health insurance coverage and programs bringing free surgery to children with treatable conditions.
Yaws is a bacterial infection that affects skin, bone, and cartilage, especially in remote, tribal areas of India. It can be cured by a single dose of penicillin. India launched a Yaws Eradication Programme in 1996 to interrupt transmission of the disease and achieve eradication, as defined by no seropositivity in children, by mass treatment of affected communities. The programme is coordinated nationally and implemented in endemic states, using existing healthcare systems to detect cases and provide penicillin treatment to cases and contacts in order to eliminate the disease from the country.
The Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3 (NAMRU-3) is based in Cairo, Egypt and conducts infectious disease research, public health activities, and outbreak response assistance. Its mission is to enhance the health and readiness of US military personnel in Africa, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia. NAMRU-3 works closely with various international organizations like WHO and national health ministries. It has modern research laboratories and ongoing collaborations with numerous countries in the region.
PPT Raviglione "Stop TB in my lifetime -Giornata Mondiale della Tubercolosi"StopTb Italia
This document summarizes the global burden of tuberculosis (TB) in 2011. Some key points:
- There were an estimated 8.7 million new TB cases and 1.4 million TB deaths in 2011. The majority of cases and deaths occurred in Asia and Africa.
- TB is a leading cause of death among people living with HIV, with 1.1 million new HIV-associated TB cases in 2011. 80% of the global TB/HIV burden is in Africa.
- There were an estimated 630,000 multi-drug resistant TB cases in 2011, with over 60% occurring in China, India, Russia and other countries.
- Women and children also face a large burden,
This document presents a research proposal on determining knowledge and understanding of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among youth in colleges in Mtwara, Tanzania. The proposal includes an introduction providing background on STIs globally and in Tanzania. It describes common STIs like gonorrhea and associated risks such as multiple partners and unsafe sex. The proposal outlines the study objectives, methodology including a cross-sectional design, and components like sampling, data collection and analysis. The proposal is intended to explore knowledge and prevention of STIs among youth to address high prevalence in the region.
- In 2009, there were an estimated 9.4 million new cases of tuberculosis (TB) globally and 1.7 million deaths from the disease. TB disproportionately impacts young adults in developing countries.
- Progress has been made in detecting and treating cases. However, multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) poses a growing challenge, with an estimated 440,000 new cases in 2008.
- Meeting the 2015 targets for reducing TB incidence and deaths will require intensified efforts to expand diagnosis and treatment, particularly for vulnerable groups like people living with HIV. Sustained funding of global TB programs is also needed.
World Health Organisation. Fight against TBStacyAntonova
Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects the lungs. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The World Health Organization recommends the DOTS strategy for tuberculosis control, which includes government commitment, case detection, standardized treatment, regular drug supply, and reporting systems. The WHO works with countries around the world to implement DOTS programs and engage public and private partners to improve tuberculosis care, prevention, and impact measurement efforts to work towards eliminating tuberculosis as a global health problem by 2050.
Neglected tropical disease targeted for elimination in Africa and Egypt. this presentation describes public health efforts for elimination. Egyptian studies handling elimination strategies
Bolsonaro's opposition to social isolation policies in Brazil jeopardizes the country's ability to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Total social isolation is necessary to avoid overwhelming the health system, but Bolsonaro prioritizes the economy over health experts' recommendations. There is no vaccine yet, and while some drugs show promise, chloroquine is not proven effective. Brazil faces a grim future if Bolsonaro continues sabotaging isolation and the response leads to more infections and deaths.
Yaws is a bacterial infection that affects skin, bone, and cartilage, especially in remote, tribal areas of India. It can be cured by a single dose of penicillin. India launched a Yaws Eradication Programme in 1996 to interrupt transmission of the disease and achieve eradication, as defined by no seropositivity in children, by mass treatment of affected communities. The programme is coordinated nationally and implemented in endemic states, using existing healthcare systems to detect cases and provide penicillin treatment to cases and contacts in order to eliminate the disease from the country.
The Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3 (NAMRU-3) is based in Cairo, Egypt and conducts infectious disease research, public health activities, and outbreak response assistance. Its mission is to enhance the health and readiness of US military personnel in Africa, the Middle East, and Southwest Asia. NAMRU-3 works closely with various international organizations like WHO and national health ministries. It has modern research laboratories and ongoing collaborations with numerous countries in the region.
PPT Raviglione "Stop TB in my lifetime -Giornata Mondiale della Tubercolosi"StopTb Italia
This document summarizes the global burden of tuberculosis (TB) in 2011. Some key points:
- There were an estimated 8.7 million new TB cases and 1.4 million TB deaths in 2011. The majority of cases and deaths occurred in Asia and Africa.
- TB is a leading cause of death among people living with HIV, with 1.1 million new HIV-associated TB cases in 2011. 80% of the global TB/HIV burden is in Africa.
- There were an estimated 630,000 multi-drug resistant TB cases in 2011, with over 60% occurring in China, India, Russia and other countries.
- Women and children also face a large burden,
This document presents a research proposal on determining knowledge and understanding of preventing sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among youth in colleges in Mtwara, Tanzania. The proposal includes an introduction providing background on STIs globally and in Tanzania. It describes common STIs like gonorrhea and associated risks such as multiple partners and unsafe sex. The proposal outlines the study objectives, methodology including a cross-sectional design, and components like sampling, data collection and analysis. The proposal is intended to explore knowledge and prevention of STIs among youth to address high prevalence in the region.
- In 2009, there were an estimated 9.4 million new cases of tuberculosis (TB) globally and 1.7 million deaths from the disease. TB disproportionately impacts young adults in developing countries.
- Progress has been made in detecting and treating cases. However, multidrug-resistant TB (MDR-TB) poses a growing challenge, with an estimated 440,000 new cases in 2008.
- Meeting the 2015 targets for reducing TB incidence and deaths will require intensified efforts to expand diagnosis and treatment, particularly for vulnerable groups like people living with HIV. Sustained funding of global TB programs is also needed.
World Health Organisation. Fight against TBStacyAntonova
Tuberculosis is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis and primarily affects the lungs. It spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The World Health Organization recommends the DOTS strategy for tuberculosis control, which includes government commitment, case detection, standardized treatment, regular drug supply, and reporting systems. The WHO works with countries around the world to implement DOTS programs and engage public and private partners to improve tuberculosis care, prevention, and impact measurement efforts to work towards eliminating tuberculosis as a global health problem by 2050.
Neglected tropical disease targeted for elimination in Africa and Egypt. this presentation describes public health efforts for elimination. Egyptian studies handling elimination strategies
Bolsonaro's opposition to social isolation policies in Brazil jeopardizes the country's ability to fight the coronavirus pandemic. Total social isolation is necessary to avoid overwhelming the health system, but Bolsonaro prioritizes the economy over health experts' recommendations. There is no vaccine yet, and while some drugs show promise, chloroquine is not proven effective. Brazil faces a grim future if Bolsonaro continues sabotaging isolation and the response leads to more infections and deaths.
The document outlines India's National Framework for Malaria Elimination from 2016-2030. The framework aims to eliminate malaria nationally by 2030 through several strategic approaches including categorizing states based on transmission and tailoring interventions accordingly. It outlines goals, objectives, interventions, milestones and targets to achieve elimination in different states by 2022, 2024, and 2027 to achieve national elimination by 2030. It also discusses measuring progress, cost implications, and cross-cutting interventions like surveillance, quality assurance and intersectoral collaboration needed.
current hiv situation in india and national aids control programme an overviewikramdr01
The document provides information about an orientation programme for doctors on the National AIDS Control Programme (NACO) in India. It will take place on December 26-27, 2013 at the Government Thiruvarur Medical College and Hospital in Thiruvarur, India. The programme will provide an overview of the current HIV situation in India, NACO's objectives and approaches, national guidelines for detecting HIV, and NACO's comprehensive HIV care and antiretroviral therapy (ART) services.
The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is an umbrella programme under the National Health Mission that aims to control and prevent six vector-borne diseases: malaria, kala-azar, filariasis, dengue, Japanese encephalitis, and chikungunya. The programme focuses on disease management, integrated vector management, and supportive interventions like indoor residual spraying and larvivorous fish. Its goals are to reduce mortality from certain diseases and eliminate kala-azar and filariasis by targeted years. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of NVBDCP and implemented at national, state, district, and local levels.
This document discusses sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and control programs. It outlines the bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal agents that cause STDs. The objectives of STD control programs are to educate about risks and prevention, describe clinical presentations, and manage complications. Control strategies include case detection through screening high-risk groups, contact tracing, treatment, health education, and preventing infection and minimizing adverse effects. The national STD control program in India was established in 1949 and operates specialized clinics for diagnosis and treatment across the country. A community health nurse's role includes case finding, managing clinics and follow-up, educating pregnant women, and prevention through education and ensuring treatment completion.
Afghanistan has high rates of child and maternal mortality. It has prioritized expanding immunization coverage through programs financed by international donors. Key challenges include insecurity in parts of the country and lack of access to health services for some populations. Steps being taken include using new vaccines, strengthening community involvement, and conducting immunization campaigns even in difficult to access areas.
). The BPS looks at how physical and mental health are influenced by interacting biological, psychological (thoughts, emotions, and behavior) and social (socio-economic and cultural) factors. The BPS model was proposed by Engel (1981) contrary to the dominant biomedical model (BM) that states that illness can be attributed to some deviation from the normal state due to an external agent like a virus or injury or due to genetic or developmental abnormality. The BM model cannot make provision for the person as a whole or from a psychological or social nature (Engel, 1977). The biological factors of etiology, incidence, transmission, and prevention by immunization and the need for vaccinating HCWs to prevent the spread of the virus and the causes for low rates of immunization are presented. The psychological analysis looks at motivation, risk perceptions and altruistic behaviors that affect immunization of HCWs. The methods used to encourage HCWs uptake of flu vaccines and the need for mandatory immunization policies are discussed. Finally, the social and ethical issues regarding mandatory immunization policies are put in perspective
National framework malaria elimination india 2016 2030dpmo123
This document presents India's National Framework for Malaria Elimination from 2016 to 2030. The framework aims to eliminate malaria nationally by 2030 in alignment with WHO strategies. It outlines goals to eliminate indigenous malaria cases across India and maintain malaria-free status in areas where transmission has been interrupted. The framework's objectives are to eliminate malaria from 26 low and moderate transmission states by 2030 and prevent reintroduction in malaria-free areas. It also describes approaches for measuring progress, cost estimates, and next steps for implementation.
Procedures to be followed for the re-opening of the road cycling season in th...Maxim Horssels
This document sets out instructions (mandatory measures) and makes recommendations for good practice (recommended and desired measures) for organising cycling events during the COVID-19 pandemic in the best possible conditions. Source: UCI
Tecnologías de la información y la comunicación eandrescarlosleon
Las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) son herramientas que procesan, almacenan y presentan información a través de redes. Las TIC mejoran los procesos empresariales y la interacción con clientes y proveedores, aumentando la competitividad. Además, las TIC generan nuevos negocios y ayudan a la transformación digital de las empresas. Si bien las TIC son útiles, su aplicación requiere un conocimiento profundo de los procesos empresariales y una planificación detallada para incorpor
Meet a 2015 Grad - Nakul Satyendra | School of Public HealthNakul Satyendra
Nakul Satyendra is an Indian dentist who came to the United States to study public health at WVU's School of Public Health. He completed an internship with the Marion County Solid Waste Authority Project ALERT, where he helped develop a hazardous waste disposal handbook and medication disposal kits. Through his master's program and internship, Satyendra learned about U.S. health issues, demographics, and safety regulations. He hopes to apply this knowledge to provide better patient care by taking a community-based approach when practicing dentistry in the future.
El documento describe brevemente la evolución histórica de la administración en diferentes culturas como China, Grecia, Babilonia. En China, Confucio sentó las bases de un buen gobierno y la constitución de Chow ofreció una guía de tareas y deberes. En Grecia, se consideró la administración como un arte separado, y filósofos como Aristóteles y Pericles desarrollaron principios básicos. Babilonia se basaba en la agricultura y estaba gobernada por un rey absoluto, con gobernadores y consejos locales
Anand Amrit Raj has over 4 years of experience working in quality assurance for pharmaceutical companies. He has skills in self inspections, implementation, initial equipment qualification and validations, and coordinating teams. Currently he works as an Officer at Midas Care Pharmaceuticals in Una, India where he conducts audits, manages quality documents, and ensures compliance. He holds an MSc in Industrial Biotechnology and has won several prizes for his work in quality assurance and sports.
The document discusses three financial companies: Capital First, L&T Finance, and Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. It analyzes their financial performance over time using various metrics like current ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, profit margin, earnings per share, return on equity, and price-earnings ratio. It also discusses their competitors and market share. Finally, it presents SWOT analyses for each company, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Este documento describe las características clave de las funciones cuadráticas, incluyendo que se representan gráficamente por parábolas que pueden abrir hacia arriba o abajo, con un vértice que marca el punto máximo o mínimo y un eje de simetría. Explica que el coeficiente a determina la concavidad, y que el vértice, y-intercepto y raíces se pueden calcular a partir de la ecuación general de la función cuadrática. Proporciona ejemplos para ilustrar estas características.
The heart pumps blood throughout the entire body, beating an average of 100,000 times per day and pumping over 4,300 gallons of blood in that time. The document discusses the heart functions and its role in blood circulation for fish, amphibians, and human muscle as well as comparisons between hearts.
Overview of the national Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) program in Vie...Geraldine Cazorla
This document provides an overview of Vietnam's national Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) program, including a discussion of its implementation process, key issues, and opportunities for scaling up. The author conducted surveys of key stakeholders and MMT clients/injecting drug users to analyze the program across four domains: legal framework, stakeholder responsibilities, financing, and technical factors. Key findings include contradictory responsibilities among government agencies, limited MMT supply and training capacity, challenges securing sustainable funding, and inconsistencies in legal frameworks. The author recommends clarifying roles, increasing resources, diversifying funding sources, and revising policies to address these issues and improve the national MMT program in Vietnam.
This document summarizes healthcare challenges in South Africa. It notes that while South Africa has made efforts to provide universal healthcare since 1994, key health indicators have stagnated or declined. South Africa faces a major challenge from HIV/AIDS, with the highest prevalence in the world. Nearly half of TB cases are co-infected with HIV. Other issues include high infant, child, and maternal mortality rates. The document calls for integrated primary healthcare services that address the needs of vulnerable populations and achieving health-related UN Millennium Development Goals.
The document discusses the history and current state of the AIDS epidemic in Africa. It begins by tracing HIV back to chimpanzees in Cameroon in the 1930s and its spread to humans. By the 1980s, AIDS cases rose sharply across Eastern Africa due to factors like labor migration. Treatment was not widely available until the 1990s. Currently, South Africa has the most HIV cases but prevalence has declined by a third over the past decade due to treatment programs. However, the number of people needing treatment is expected to exceed resources by 2020 without increased prevention and sustainable treatment options. More work is still needed to curb the epidemic.
Health systems around the world - Memoona ArshadHuzaifa Zahoor
More people have gained access to essential health services such as immunization, HIV antiretroviral care, family planning, and malaria-prevention bed nets in the last decade. This is promising news, but development has been uneven: there are significant differences in service availability not only between countries, but also within them. Half the world's population can't afford the care it needs to stay safe on any given day.
This document discusses health and nutrition in the Philippines. It provides an overview of healthcare in the Philippines, including key indicators, personnel and facilities, diseases, and the goal of universal healthcare. It also discusses nutrition issues like malnutrition rates, the Scaling Up Nutrition initiative, and the Task Force Zero Hunger program. The document emphasizes the importance of ensuring healthy lives and nutrition at all ages to build prosperous societies and economies.
The document outlines India's National Framework for Malaria Elimination from 2016-2030. The framework aims to eliminate malaria nationally by 2030 through several strategic approaches including categorizing states based on transmission and tailoring interventions accordingly. It outlines goals, objectives, interventions, milestones and targets to achieve elimination in different states by 2022, 2024, and 2027 to achieve national elimination by 2030. It also discusses measuring progress, cost implications, and cross-cutting interventions like surveillance, quality assurance and intersectoral collaboration needed.
current hiv situation in india and national aids control programme an overviewikramdr01
The document provides information about an orientation programme for doctors on the National AIDS Control Programme (NACO) in India. It will take place on December 26-27, 2013 at the Government Thiruvarur Medical College and Hospital in Thiruvarur, India. The programme will provide an overview of the current HIV situation in India, NACO's objectives and approaches, national guidelines for detecting HIV, and NACO's comprehensive HIV care and antiretroviral therapy (ART) services.
The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP) is an umbrella programme under the National Health Mission that aims to control and prevent six vector-borne diseases: malaria, kala-azar, filariasis, dengue, Japanese encephalitis, and chikungunya. The programme focuses on disease management, integrated vector management, and supportive interventions like indoor residual spraying and larvivorous fish. Its goals are to reduce mortality from certain diseases and eliminate kala-azar and filariasis by targeted years. The programme is coordinated by the Directorate of NVBDCP and implemented at national, state, district, and local levels.
This document discusses sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and control programs. It outlines the bacterial, viral, protozoal and fungal agents that cause STDs. The objectives of STD control programs are to educate about risks and prevention, describe clinical presentations, and manage complications. Control strategies include case detection through screening high-risk groups, contact tracing, treatment, health education, and preventing infection and minimizing adverse effects. The national STD control program in India was established in 1949 and operates specialized clinics for diagnosis and treatment across the country. A community health nurse's role includes case finding, managing clinics and follow-up, educating pregnant women, and prevention through education and ensuring treatment completion.
Afghanistan has high rates of child and maternal mortality. It has prioritized expanding immunization coverage through programs financed by international donors. Key challenges include insecurity in parts of the country and lack of access to health services for some populations. Steps being taken include using new vaccines, strengthening community involvement, and conducting immunization campaigns even in difficult to access areas.
). The BPS looks at how physical and mental health are influenced by interacting biological, psychological (thoughts, emotions, and behavior) and social (socio-economic and cultural) factors. The BPS model was proposed by Engel (1981) contrary to the dominant biomedical model (BM) that states that illness can be attributed to some deviation from the normal state due to an external agent like a virus or injury or due to genetic or developmental abnormality. The BM model cannot make provision for the person as a whole or from a psychological or social nature (Engel, 1977). The biological factors of etiology, incidence, transmission, and prevention by immunization and the need for vaccinating HCWs to prevent the spread of the virus and the causes for low rates of immunization are presented. The psychological analysis looks at motivation, risk perceptions and altruistic behaviors that affect immunization of HCWs. The methods used to encourage HCWs uptake of flu vaccines and the need for mandatory immunization policies are discussed. Finally, the social and ethical issues regarding mandatory immunization policies are put in perspective
National framework malaria elimination india 2016 2030dpmo123
This document presents India's National Framework for Malaria Elimination from 2016 to 2030. The framework aims to eliminate malaria nationally by 2030 in alignment with WHO strategies. It outlines goals to eliminate indigenous malaria cases across India and maintain malaria-free status in areas where transmission has been interrupted. The framework's objectives are to eliminate malaria from 26 low and moderate transmission states by 2030 and prevent reintroduction in malaria-free areas. It also describes approaches for measuring progress, cost estimates, and next steps for implementation.
Procedures to be followed for the re-opening of the road cycling season in th...Maxim Horssels
This document sets out instructions (mandatory measures) and makes recommendations for good practice (recommended and desired measures) for organising cycling events during the COVID-19 pandemic in the best possible conditions. Source: UCI
Tecnologías de la información y la comunicación eandrescarlosleon
Las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación (TIC) son herramientas que procesan, almacenan y presentan información a través de redes. Las TIC mejoran los procesos empresariales y la interacción con clientes y proveedores, aumentando la competitividad. Además, las TIC generan nuevos negocios y ayudan a la transformación digital de las empresas. Si bien las TIC son útiles, su aplicación requiere un conocimiento profundo de los procesos empresariales y una planificación detallada para incorpor
Meet a 2015 Grad - Nakul Satyendra | School of Public HealthNakul Satyendra
Nakul Satyendra is an Indian dentist who came to the United States to study public health at WVU's School of Public Health. He completed an internship with the Marion County Solid Waste Authority Project ALERT, where he helped develop a hazardous waste disposal handbook and medication disposal kits. Through his master's program and internship, Satyendra learned about U.S. health issues, demographics, and safety regulations. He hopes to apply this knowledge to provide better patient care by taking a community-based approach when practicing dentistry in the future.
El documento describe brevemente la evolución histórica de la administración en diferentes culturas como China, Grecia, Babilonia. En China, Confucio sentó las bases de un buen gobierno y la constitución de Chow ofreció una guía de tareas y deberes. En Grecia, se consideró la administración como un arte separado, y filósofos como Aristóteles y Pericles desarrollaron principios básicos. Babilonia se basaba en la agricultura y estaba gobernada por un rey absoluto, con gobernadores y consejos locales
Anand Amrit Raj has over 4 years of experience working in quality assurance for pharmaceutical companies. He has skills in self inspections, implementation, initial equipment qualification and validations, and coordinating teams. Currently he works as an Officer at Midas Care Pharmaceuticals in Una, India where he conducts audits, manages quality documents, and ensures compliance. He holds an MSc in Industrial Biotechnology and has won several prizes for his work in quality assurance and sports.
The document discusses three financial companies: Capital First, L&T Finance, and Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund. It analyzes their financial performance over time using various metrics like current ratio, debt-to-equity ratio, profit margin, earnings per share, return on equity, and price-earnings ratio. It also discusses their competitors and market share. Finally, it presents SWOT analyses for each company, identifying strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats.
Este documento describe las características clave de las funciones cuadráticas, incluyendo que se representan gráficamente por parábolas que pueden abrir hacia arriba o abajo, con un vértice que marca el punto máximo o mínimo y un eje de simetría. Explica que el coeficiente a determina la concavidad, y que el vértice, y-intercepto y raíces se pueden calcular a partir de la ecuación general de la función cuadrática. Proporciona ejemplos para ilustrar estas características.
The heart pumps blood throughout the entire body, beating an average of 100,000 times per day and pumping over 4,300 gallons of blood in that time. The document discusses the heart functions and its role in blood circulation for fish, amphibians, and human muscle as well as comparisons between hearts.
Overview of the national Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) program in Vie...Geraldine Cazorla
This document provides an overview of Vietnam's national Methadone Maintenance Treatment (MMT) program, including a discussion of its implementation process, key issues, and opportunities for scaling up. The author conducted surveys of key stakeholders and MMT clients/injecting drug users to analyze the program across four domains: legal framework, stakeholder responsibilities, financing, and technical factors. Key findings include contradictory responsibilities among government agencies, limited MMT supply and training capacity, challenges securing sustainable funding, and inconsistencies in legal frameworks. The author recommends clarifying roles, increasing resources, diversifying funding sources, and revising policies to address these issues and improve the national MMT program in Vietnam.
This document summarizes healthcare challenges in South Africa. It notes that while South Africa has made efforts to provide universal healthcare since 1994, key health indicators have stagnated or declined. South Africa faces a major challenge from HIV/AIDS, with the highest prevalence in the world. Nearly half of TB cases are co-infected with HIV. Other issues include high infant, child, and maternal mortality rates. The document calls for integrated primary healthcare services that address the needs of vulnerable populations and achieving health-related UN Millennium Development Goals.
The document discusses the history and current state of the AIDS epidemic in Africa. It begins by tracing HIV back to chimpanzees in Cameroon in the 1930s and its spread to humans. By the 1980s, AIDS cases rose sharply across Eastern Africa due to factors like labor migration. Treatment was not widely available until the 1990s. Currently, South Africa has the most HIV cases but prevalence has declined by a third over the past decade due to treatment programs. However, the number of people needing treatment is expected to exceed resources by 2020 without increased prevention and sustainable treatment options. More work is still needed to curb the epidemic.
Health systems around the world - Memoona ArshadHuzaifa Zahoor
More people have gained access to essential health services such as immunization, HIV antiretroviral care, family planning, and malaria-prevention bed nets in the last decade. This is promising news, but development has been uneven: there are significant differences in service availability not only between countries, but also within them. Half the world's population can't afford the care it needs to stay safe on any given day.
This document discusses health and nutrition in the Philippines. It provides an overview of healthcare in the Philippines, including key indicators, personnel and facilities, diseases, and the goal of universal healthcare. It also discusses nutrition issues like malnutrition rates, the Scaling Up Nutrition initiative, and the Task Force Zero Hunger program. The document emphasizes the importance of ensuring healthy lives and nutrition at all ages to build prosperous societies and economies.
This document discusses the challenges of distinguishing between hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola, dengue, and malaria in West Africa. It notes that in Burkina Faso, many fevers are attributed to malaria but up to 78% test negative for malaria. Studies have found dengue rates of 2.7-10% in some areas. However, surveillance for diseases like dengue is weak, diagnostic tools are limited, and health workers have little training on differentiating fevers. The authors argue that strengthening surveillance for all hemorrhagic fevers, not just Ebola, will be important to improve diagnosis and response to outbreaks in the region.
The document is Jordan's position paper for the World Health Organization (WHO) addressing three topics: ensuring health coverage for all, combating non-communicable diseases, and improving health care services for aging populations. Jordan supports the WHO's goals of universal health coverage, prevention and control of non-communicable diseases, and expanding preventative care for the elderly. Jordan has taken steps domestically such as providing free preventative services and increasing public health spending to work towards these goals. Internationally, Jordan advocates for collaboration between countries to share resources and expertise to tackle these global health issues.
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Module III
Maternal Health _______________________________________________
Introduction
In the Module we will explore maternal health paying particular attention to global disparities in the support and care mothers around the world get, the factors that promote such disparities, causes of maternal mortality and morbidity, the impact of reproductive patterns on the health of children, and mechanisms to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality, particularly in low-and –middle income countries.
At the end of this Module you should be able to articulate the following:
Critical Skills
1. Explain the global trends in maternal health.
2. Identify the key players and they play in promoting maternal health.
3. Be able to identify the causes of maternal mortality and morbidity in the U.S and other countries, particularly developing nations.
4. Explain mechanisms used to reduce maternal morbidity and mortality.
5. Be familiar with at least two development organizations/NGOs and their work around maternal health.
Maternal Health at a Glance
Maternal health refers to the health of women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period. While most women look forward to motherhood (and their spouses to fatherhood), for too many women, motherhood is a torturous experience associated with suffering, ill-health and even death. It is estimated that about 800 women die from pregnancy- or childbirth-related complications around the world every day. Consider the following few facts about maternal health (WHO):
· Every day, approximately 800 women die from preventable causes related to pregnancy and childbirth – about 287 000 women in 2010 alone. Most of them died due to preventable cause like not being able to access skilled routine and emergency care.
· The FOUR main maternal mortality causes are: severe bleeding, infections, unsafe abortion, and hypertensive disorders (pre-eclampsia and eclampsia). After delivery bleeding is very serious condition, if unattended, it can kill even a healthy woman within two hours.
· Of the more than 136 million women who give birth a year, about 20 million of them experience pregnancy-related illness after childbirth.
· About 16 million girls aged between 15 and 19 give birth each year, accounting for more than 10% of all births. Complications from pregnancy and childbirth are the leading cause of death among girls 15-19 in developing nations.
· The state of maternal health mirrors the gap between the rich and the poor. Less than 1% of maternal deaths occur in high-income countries. The lifetime risk of dying from complications in childbirth or pregnancy for a woman in the developing world is an average of one in 150 compared to one in 3800 in developed countries. Of the 800 women who die every day,440 live in sub-Saharan Africa, 230 in Southern Asia and five in high-income countries.
· Most maternal deaths can be prevented through skilled care at childbirth and access to emergency obstetric c ...
- Scientists in South Africa identified a new COVID-19 variant called Omicron which has been designated a variant of concern by the WHO.
- Early identification of Omicron is due to South Africa's genomic surveillance capabilities which have helped monitor the virus.
- Some key things known about Omicron so far include that it has many more mutations than prior variants, current tests can detect it, and it is spreading rapidly in South Africa. However, more data is still needed on transmission risk, reinfection risk, severity of disease, and vaccine effectiveness.
- COVID cases in South Africa have risen sharply recently, likely signaling the start of a fourth wave, and daily case numbers have more than tripled in the
This document was submitted by a group of 7 students to the Department of Public Health. It contains an overview of various topics related to public health, including:
- The aim and goals of public health departments to improve quality of life through disease prevention and treatment.
- A definition of public health from the WHO as organized efforts by society to prevent disease, prolong life, and promote health.
- Discussions of pandemic diseases like Spanish Flu, current priority health issues, and government expenditure on public health in India.
- Techniques for public health approaches, the roles of public health officials, and COVID-19 response measures in India.
- Summaries of research on COVID-19 vaccines, health
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According to the CDC, unvaccinated U.S. residents traveling abroad are at risk of acquiring measles overseas, as 44 cases in 2019 were directly imported and 34 were in unvaccinated U.S. residents. Measles remains common in some parts of the world. During outbreaks, travel restrictions may require proof of vaccination or quarantine orders to prevent spread. The MMR vaccine is highly effective at preventing measles, but it is only available for free through federally-qualified health centers. A policy change could make vaccines freely available in all medical offices during outbreaks.
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Section 1
1. Global Community- Country
Morocco is known as having one of the most diverse population in the region. Morocco
is located in the northwest edge of Africa and is central to many European and Mediterranean
cultures due to the accessibility of trade ships with geographic climates ranging from warm
deserts to temperate mountains and vast Atlantic coastlines (World Health Organization, 2016).
Of the 33 million people that inhabit Morocco, 50.6% of the population are female
(World Bank Group, 2016). The most widely practiced religion in Morocco is Muslim with
Arabic being the primary language (Central Intelligence Agency, 2016). Although education in
Morocco is free, many citizens are illiterate (WHO, 2016). However, female literacy has been
increasing by almost 14% within the last 20 years which is allowing more of them to enter the
workplace (WHO, 2016). Morocco gained independence from France in 1956 and three years
later created a healthcare reform initiative that would make healthcare free to individuals that
make a salary or have an incoming pension (CIA World Factbook, 2016). Unfortunately, many
rural areas have limited, if not any, access to treatment facilities.
2. Healthcare System
Increasing population size has led to the development of “tin cities” which has limited
water supply resulting in poor sanitation. This has created a great health concern as
communicable diseases become more widespread and with no foreseeable way to combat the
illnesses with their limited outreach programs. The issue seems to stem from under education,
limited access to healthcare, and overpopulation of large cities. To determine what the
community of Morocco needed, we conducted research using personal testimonies from
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YouTube as well as information from the Center for Disease Control, and the World Health
Organization.
3. Stakeholder Issues
Key stakeholders that influence many of the healthcare reform policies include the
Ministry of Health which is headed by El Houssaine Louardi. M. Lahcen Chtibi, the Inspector
General. The Inspector General is under the guidance of the ministry and, among other things,
his primary responsibility is to consolidates resources to healthcare facility development and
inspects medical training (Minitere de la Sante, 2013).
For 25 years, the health leaders of Morocco have promoted a plan that would help
develop, consolidate, and implement a National Public Health Institute as growing health
concerns plague Morocco. With the successful implementation of this program, Morocco would
be better equipped to track the spread of diseases, balance healthcare costs across facilities,
create an emergency action plan for natural disasters and epidemics, and become a key entity in
global healthcare development (The International Institution for National Public Health
Institutions, 2016). The current system focuses on data collection for tuberculosis and influenza;
however, their epidemiological reports will broaden with the expansion of a web-based
surveillance system (IANHPI, 2016).
In addition to bringing the NPHI to Morocco, the healthcare leaders are also trying to
implement a program from the Center for Disease Control (CDC) called Field Epidemiology and
Laboratory Training Program (IANPHI, 2016). This program analyzes Health Ministry
credentials as well as capacities within the community, epidemiology department, surveillance,
and their capacity to train others (Department of Health and Human Services, 2016).
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4. Major Public/ Community Health Issues
The primary issue is overpopulation which inhibits much of the population from attaining
a job; thus, preventing millions of people from attaining adequate healthcare. Rural villages have
limited access to healthcare as the closest clinic may require a several hour hike. According to
The Global Health Workforce Alliance (2010), approximately 11% of the population, or 3.6
million people, reside more than 10 km from the closest healthcare facility. With the clinic radii
being so widespread in many parts of the country, citizens often die attempting to seek care for
an injury or illness and much of the population is reliant on midwives to have children at home.
Because healthcare is so inaccessible, many children are born with congenital heart defects that
could be treatable with surgical intervention.
5. Resources and Solutions
Because Morocco is notorious for having inadequate accessibility to healthcare, many
children and adults suffer from treatable cardiovascular diseases such as congenital heart failure.
The World Health Organization (2016) notes that clinical care is inadequately accessible by the
more impoverished population. No more than 17% of the population of Morocco is included in
healthcare coverage with one third of that amount being employees of the state and private sector
(WHO, 2016). Current inclusion criteria for receiving free healthcare is contingent upon salary
and/or pension whereas citizens living in poverty are expected to directly pay the healthcare
professionals upon treatment (WHO, 2016).
Policy makers implemented two new legislatures in 2005 to improve accessibility of
healthcare. L’Assurance Maladie Obligatoire extended insurance to more private- and public-
sector employees whereas the Regime d’Assistance Medicale would allow healthcare coverage
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for impoverished citizens (Ruger, 2016). In addition to mandating new legislatures to extend
healthcare, there is a non-profit called the International Children’s Foundation. This coalition
originates in the United States but travels to underdeveloped countries, including Morocco, to
perform free surgeries to children born with cardiovascular diseases (The International
Children’s Foundation, 2016).
6. Importance to Local Community
The US Department of State (2014) notes that medical treatment in any part of Morocco
is not as standardized as the United States, most clinics do not have an English-speaking worker,
deposits must be paid in cash, and emergency responses are unreliable. Therefore, it is
imperative to have any health concerns addressed by a primary care physician and make
necessary medical preparations before going to Morocco. If your primary care physician is not
locally available, students can get a physical and necessary vaccinations from their university
wellness center or at any walk-in clinic.
It is imperative to get vaccinated before traveling to other countries, especially
developing countries such as Morocco. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (2016)
encourages travelers to get vaccines from their primary care physician within 4-6 weeks of travel
to allow ample time for the immune system to become protected. In addition to being current
with routine vaccines that are pertinent to the country of primary residence, travelers to Morocco
are strongly encouraged to be protected with the hepatitis A and typhoid vaccines as both of
these illnesses can be present in food, particularly in rural areas (CDC, 2016). Furthermore, the
CDC (2016) also recommends that travelers are equipped with immunity from rabies if they plan
on adventuring outdoors and to acquire the hepatitis B vaccine if the traveler is planning on
getting a tattoo, piercing, or engaging in sexual intercourse with a new partner. Most of the
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diseases in Morocco are present year round; therefore, the best time to travel is contingent upon
the climate preference of the traveler.
Section 2
Service to the Local Community
Study and Travel Abroad Health Resources
1. Country and CDC link (4 links)
https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/mo.html
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/clinician/none/morocco
http://www.who.int/countries/mar/en/
http://morocco.usembassy.gov/
2. Health concerns based on specific region of the country
Disease/ Illness How do you get it? Signs and symptoms to look for: How do you treat it?
Spotted fever Tick bites Fever
Headache
Rash
Muscle aches
Eschar at site of tick bite
Antibiotic doxycycline
Patients should get treatment
within 3 days of bite.
Duration: 7-14 days
Yellow fever Infected mosquito bite Majority of cases have no
symptoms or mild illness.
3-6 days after bite:
Sudden fever
Back pain- fatigue
Nausea/ vomiting
No known treatment.
Treatment is only done for
severe fever and symptoms
management.
Malaria Infected mosquito bite Symptoms range from mild, to
sever, or death.
Common signs:
Elevated temperatures
Perspiration
Important to see a doctor as
soon as symptoms arise.
Several medications are used
to treat the parasite.
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Mild jaundice (yellowing of eyes
and skin)
Measles (Rubeola) Contagious virus spread
through droplet
transmission (coughing or
sneezing) from an infected
person.
Fever
Runny nose
Cough
Sore throat
Rash on the entire body
No antiviral treatment for it.
Illness can be prevented with
a vaccine.
Rabies Through bite of a rabid
mammal (ie. Raccoon,
feral dog/ cat, squirrel, bat,
rat, etc.)
Flu-like symptoms
General discomfort
Headache
Severe symptoms include:
Anxiety, hypersalivation,
hydrophobia, restlessness, and
death.
Early treatment is
imperative. If you have been
bitten by any animal seek
medical attention
immediately. It is a
progressive, deadly disease.
Tuberculosis (TB) Transmitted from droplet
transmission of an infected
person
Latent TB: no symptoms occur
in this stage. Most people do not
realize they have it until it
progresses.
TB disease: bad cough (lasting
3+ weeks), pain in chest, blood
in cough, weakness/ fatigue, and
chills/ fever.
Latent TB treatment is
important for decreasing the
spread to the population.
TB disease requires
extensive medication
regimen for 6-9 months.
Information for this section was retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/countries/
morocco/
3. Concerns for special groups
Study Abroad students Seniors Pregnant women Cruise travelers
Eating &
Drinking
Dont:
-Drink tap water
-Eat food from street
vendors
-Drink unpasteurized milk
Eat raw/ undercooked meat
or fish
Do:
-Canned/ bottled drinks
- Drink hot coffee/ tea
-Washed fruits/ veggies
- Drink pasteurized milk
Dont:
-Drink tap water
-Eat food from street
vendors
-Drink unpasteurized
milk
Eat raw/ undercooked
meat or fish
Do:
-Canned/ bottled drinks
- Drink hot coffee/ tea
-Washed fruits/ veggies
Foodborne illnesses for
pregnant women can be
detrimental. Follow the
safety guidelines under
the “Study Abroad” tab
for food and drink
consumption. In case of
diarrhea, do not take
pepto-bismol or
kaopectate. Instead, take
imodium. Drink plenty
of fluids.
Generally safer to
consume food and
drink on the ship.
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-fully cooked and warm
food
- Drink pasteurized milk
-fully cooked and warm
food
Reduce
exposure to
germs
Use good hygienic practice
when studying abroad and
wash hands frequently
before eating.
Use good hygienic
practice and wash hands
frequently before eating.
Use good hygienic
practice and wash hands
frequently before eating.
Outbreaks of
diarrhea and
respiratory illness
are common.
Wash hands
frequently before
eating.
Medical
attention
The longer you spend
abroad, the increased
likelihood of needing
medical attention. Research
where you will be staying,
where to closest clinic is,
and if you you will need
more/ what insurance to
pay for it. Get a medical
check-up before arriving.
Be sure to pack enough
medication to last the
duration of the trip.
*Note: talk to your
doctor about getting the
Typhoid vaccine while
pregnant*
Cruise ships are
equipped with
clinics that have
adequate health
care capabilities.
Transportation Motor vehicle accidents are
the highest cause of injury
during travel. It is
recommended to use the
safest form of
transportation (bus, train,
walking) or consider
buying a bike or vehicle for
personal travel with
appropriate permits.
Be aware of how
elevation affects oxygen
saturation in the blood.
Wear seatbelts and use
the safest form of
transportation.
Wear seat belts across
the pelvic region, not the
lower abdomen. If in an
accident (even a minor
one) consult your doctor.
Carry paperwork of the
babies due date and your
blood type.
Use tour guides
and buses when
traveling at port.
4. Vaccines
Any vaccines needed should be administered within 4-6 weeks of travel date.
Information for this section was retrieved from
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/morocco
Recommended for all travelers Recommended for most travelers Recommended for some travelers
-Measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine
-Tdap (tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis vaccine
-Varicella (chickenpox) vaccine
-Polio vaccine
-Hepatitis A
-Typhoid
-Hepatitis B
-Rabies
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-Flu (annually)
5. Where to get vaccines locally
http://lee.floridahealth.gov/programs-and-services/wellness-
programs/immunizations/adult-travel-imm.html
Florida Dept. of Health (research Medicare/ Medicaid, BCBS, Tricare, Aetna, AARP
prices for vaccines)
Vaccine (for 18+) Where to get it
(near zip code 33912)
Cost without insurance Covered by insurance?
Medicare Medicaid Aetna
MMR Walgreens $100
T-Dap Publix Pharmacy $70
Chickenpox Walgreens $150/ dose (need 2)
Polio Walgreens $70
Flu Shot Publix Pharmacy $30
Typhoid Walgreens $100
Hepatitis A Walgreens $114/ dose
(need 2)
Hepatitis B Walgreens $90/ dose
(need 3)
Rabies Walgreens $160
http://vaccine.healthmap.org/
Walgreens vaccine prices were retrieved from http://www.walgreens.com/topic/healthcare-
clinic/price-menu.jsp#preventionFocus. For more information about other vaccines offered and
different prices and doses depending on age visit this website.
6. Stay healthy and safe in Morocco– what actions need to be taken to be healthy and safe
Where to get medical care by city Casablanca
Atfal (Trama, orthopedic, pediatric)
0522-942-000
Dentaire Ghandi (Dentist)*English speeking*
0522-983-333
Rabat
Clinique la Capitale (clinic)
0537-76-7272
Note:
Bring a list of medical problems, a list of
prescriptions currently taking, blood type, and
payment.
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Eating and drinking Don’t:
Drink tap water
Eat food from street vendors
Drink unpasteurized milk
Eat raw/ undercooked meat or fish
Do:
Canned/ bottled drinks
Drink hot coffee/ tea
Washed fruits/ veggies
Drink pasteurized milk
Fully cooked and warm food
Insect precautions Wear long sleeved clothing
Use 20% DEET bug repellant
Stay in air conditioned and closed units while sleeping
If bitten, do not scratch bite and use hydrocortisone
Germ exposure Use good hygienic practice and wash hands frequently
before eating.
For a full list of hospitals, clinics, and specialty health centers please visit
http://morocco.usembassy.gov/service/professional-services/medical-information.html
For more information on health precautions when traveling to Morocco, visit
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/morocco?s_cid=ncezid-dgmq-
travel-single-001
7. Healthy Travel Packing List – Prescription medicines, medical supplies, OTC –provide
most important under sub-headings or specific to country.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/morocco/traveler/packing-list
Prescriptions: Your prescriptions, traveler's' diarrhea antibiotic, altitude sickness
medicine
Optional over-the-counter medicines: Antacid, diarrhea medicine, antihistamine,
motion sickness medicine, cough drops, medicine for pain and fever
Supplies to prevent illness or injury: Hand sanitizer or wipes, water purification tablets,
insect repellent (20% DEET), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
Personal safety equipment: Latex condoms, spare glasses and/ or contact lenses
First-aid kit: 1% hydrocortisone cream, antifungal ointments, antibacterial ointments,
antiseptic wound cleanser, bandages, moleskin for blisters, elastic/compression bandage
wrap, eye drops
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Documents: Health insurance documents, Copies of all prescriptions, Contact card
*If medically necessary: Syringes, diabetes testing supplies, insulin, inhalers,
Epinephrine auto-injectors (EpiPens), medical alert bracelet
8. Country Travel Health Notices
According to the Center for Disease Control and the State travel health notices website,
Morocco has no current notable health concerns.
http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler /none/morocco
http://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en.html
9. How to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrolment Program (STEP)
The process to enroll in the STEP program are as follows: (Note: will need to have
passport available to complete the inform on the questionnaire) Information for this section
was found on the frequently asked questions section.
(https://step.state.gov/STEP/Help/Create_Account_Start_Screen.htm)
1. Select “Create Account” from the main menu of the STEP website:
https://step.state.gov/step/
2. Review the “Privacy Act Notice” and select that you acknowledge the terms of the
agreement.
3. Select “Account Information” on the selection tab
4. Complete the account information sections: username/ password, security questions and
answer.
5. Select the “Traveler Information” tab
6. Enter traveler information
7. Select “Emergency Contact Information” tab
8. Enter emergency contact information of a reliable point of contact
9. Select the “Next” button
10. A confirmation page will display all of the information you provided; if the information
is correct, select “Finish”; if the information is incorrect, edit the information by selecting
“Previous”
10. Location and contact information for Embassy or Consulate location in the country
The Moroccan- United States embassy is located in Souissi, Rabat and can be contacted
Monday through Friday between the hours of 8am- 5pm via:
Phone: (212) 0537 637 200
Office location: Km 5.7, Avenue Mohamed VI Souissi, Rabat 10170, Morocco
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For more information about the US embassy in Morocco, visit
http://morocco.usembassy.gov/news.html
11. After your trip, what signs and symptoms to worry about
(http://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/page/getting-sick-after-travel)
Note: When seeking medical attention, tell the doctor where you traveled, how long you
stayed, and any activities you did including any interaction with animals.
Skin irritations: bug bites, fungal infections, and rashes
Most common reported symptom after traveling
Fever
Diarrhea lasting more than 2 weeks
Section 3
I. Global Study Abroad Planning using VMOSA (Community Tool Box) for The
International Children’s Heart Association.
a. Vision
“Our goal is to make the need for ICHF obsolete. We work toward this goal
through our medical mission trips, where we operate on children and educate local
healthcare professionals.” (International Children’s Heart Foundation, 2016)
b. Mission
“The mission of the International Children’s Heart Foundation (ICHF) is to
bring the skills, technology and knowledge to cure and care for children with
congenital heart disease in developing nations. ICHF does this regardless of country
of origin, race, religion or gender.” (International Children’s Heart Foundation, 2016)
c. Objectives
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The International Children’s Heart Foundation strives to create a healthy and
sustainable healthcare environment by:
a. Provide care to as many children as possible
b. Sending medical supplies to local hospitals
c. Training medical staff so they can continue providing care.
d. Strategies
Utilize a three-step approach:
1. Providing direct care to as many children as possible in the short term
2. Sending medications, surgical supplies and diagnostic equipment to
medical facilities in developing countries
3. Training surgeons and medical staff so they ultimately can provide care
for their own people
(International Children’s Heart Foundation, 2016)
e. Action Plan
What change will happen:
a. Decrease number of heart defects in children of developing countries
b. Treat and care for children born with heart defects
c. Provide timely treatment at no cost to the family
Who will do what?
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a. ICHF Staff and volunteer medical teams will send the surgeons to
(International Children’s Heart Foundation, 2016)
II. Local Community Planning using MAP-IT (Healthy People 2020) for The American
Heart Association.
a. Mobilize
Vision and Mission of the coalition
Mission: “Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of cardiovascular
disease and stroke.” (American Heart Association, 2015)
Vision: “We are working toward improving the cardiovascular health of
all Americans by 20 percent, and reducing deaths from cardiovascular
diseases and stroke by 20 percent, all by the year 2020.” (American Heart
Association, 2015)
Why do I want to bring people together?
“We are dedicated to fighting heart disease and stroke through funding
innovative research, fight for stronger public health policies, and providing
critical tools and information to save and improve lives.” (American Heart
Association, 2015)
Who should be represented?
Those that should be represented should be those that are overcoming
heart disease and the researchers that are helping find a cure.
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Potential partners (organizations and businesses) in the community
Healthcare providers, local hospitals, lawmakers, and people that have a
passion for helping others with heart diseases would be great partners for the
coalition.
b. Assess
There is an American Heart Association office located in Bonita Springs
which have resources the community would need if they wanted to learn more
about the disease and how to prevent it. In addition, many local fire departments
host CPR training classes that are run by the Association. Since the Southwest
Florida region is home to many elderly residents it is important for people to be
aware of how to prevent cardiovascular diseases and what to do if someone has a
heart attack or a stroke.
c. Plan
The goal is to save and improve lives of those who are affected by
cardiovascular disease. The American Heart Association focuses on funding research
that will ultimately gain insight into heart disease. This information is made available
to the public so they can better understand the disease. In addition, they advocate for
more effective public health policies to advocate for this common disease. Those that
would be passionate to aid the American Heart Association in their endeavors would
be family, friends, and the community because everyone at some point in their life
will either be affected by this disease or know someone that has heart disease.
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The organization wishes to improve cardiovascular health by 20% and reduce
death due to cardiovascular illness and related illnesses by 20% by the year 2020
(American Heart Association, 2015).
d. Implement
The American Heart Association is considered as one of the leaders in
cardiovascular health with over 22.5 million volunteers and 150 office locations
(American Heart Association, 2015). In addition, the American Heart Association serves
as an excellent resource for learning CPR, attaining healthy lifestyle guides such as cook
books and exercise classes, they host seminars to educate the community, and conducts
research on cardiovascular health.
To improve their outreach objectives, the coalition can try to reach more people
and get the communities more active and involved in their health, as well as implement
preventative measures for people that do not currently have cardiovascular issues.
e. Track
By evaluating national trends and the communities they work with directly, the
American Heart Association can compare their efforts to previous years and determine if
there needs to be any alterations. The American Heart Association has previously met
their goal in 2010 and they are anticipating meeting their 2020 goal as well.
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In hopes of reaching out to more people, the American Heart Association
implemented more heart-healthy conventions, continued funding research, and introduced
the program Life’s Simple 7 which uses seven steps to maintaining a healthy
cardiovascular system including not smoking, maintaining physical activity, and eating
healthier (The American Heart Association, 2015). As more people are reached out to
everyday, attaining the 2020 goal is foreseeable.
Heart diseasehas
decreased by 20%
People have
increased their
awareness of what
factors increasethe
likelihood of
getting
cardiovascular
disease.
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