Global Issue- public health

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OVERVIEW VIDEO

WHAT:

What does the world say about diseases and sickness?

"public health lays the ground for sustainable development"

end deaths from HIV aids, malaria, TB, polio

WHERE:

Where does epidemics affect people?

"national boundaries don't mean much to microbes and diseases"

if one individual or community is sick, then we are all vulnerable

rich world- obesity, addictions

WHEN:

When did the Government first notice that there was a problem with our global health?

In the mid 1990's the architecture of global health began to transform.

In June 2009 H1N1 (swine flu) became an epidemic

WHO:

Who helps with global health?

In the mid 1990's when global health transformed- many new players began to join.

non-governmental groups and inter-governmental organizations but need to start working together.

health focuses on the rich world, rather than the diseased of the world.

WHY:

Why does the world view public health as a global issue?

health is the basis for peace and prosperity

"increasing the impact of our global health program, because it is the right thing to do"

(When talking about H1N1) "it has the ability to effect virtually everything- economy, national security, educational system."

HOW:

How has the world not solved this problem of global sicknesses?

too many players are not coordinating,

They have a lot of money need new medicines, and methods of delivery

TIMELINE

Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak- in china in 2002 but the government did not announce the outbreak until 2003 in which it had already spread trans-nationally (canada and thailand) killed 774 people in 11 countries DOHA

Monterrey Consensus: adopted by UN (2002) recognizes need for developing countries to take responsibility for their poverty reduction/ wealthy countries support by more trade and financial aid. DOHA

Global fund to fight AIDS TB and Malaria (GFATM) resources from individuals/ public/private organizations, send resources to countries through a grant application. by 2010 raised 19.3 billion $ in 144 countries- setback 20bill $ needed to continue/ improve programs

2003- polio spreads from nigeria- 2010 100% gone from Nigeria but cases remain in Angola and democratic republic of the congo

2003-2008 presidents emergency plan for AIDS relief- raised 15 bill $ in 15 developing countries- $48 billion between 2009 and 2013

World health Organizations (WHO) addresses tobacco, and is lowering the demand for it in countries/ increasing warning signs

2003- 40 mill people lived with AIDS and did not receive the proper antiretroviral therapy, The WHO and joint united nations program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) five-pillar strategy, including developing global advocacy; providing country support; simplifying standardizing tools; creating an effective, reliable supply of medicines and diagnostics; and rapidly identifying and reapplying new knowledge and successes. None of the pillars included vaccination.

Noncommunicable diseases- physical inactivity is the fourth leading cause of death

Clinton foundation of HIV/AIDS initative (CHAI) making treatment affordable, reduced by 50% drugs avaible in 70 countries, two million people

Gleneagles summit (G8) proposed universal access to HIV/AIDS treatment in Africa to whoever needed it pledged $25 billion to African aid, and committed to erasing $40 billion in African debt.

Global Financial crisis 2008- countries dependent of outside aid caused 50 mill more people to go hungry

tenofovir a gel, between 39 and 54 percent effective in preventing HIV

United nations foundations & Global alliance for vaccines and immunizations pledged 4.3 bill $ to childhood vaccinations in developing countries

Drought in Somolia, Ethiopia, Northern Kenya 50% suffers from accute malnutrition, poor sanitation, dirty water, increase cholera

The (WHO) and partner organizations affiliated with the Global polio Eradication initiative released a 5.5 bill $ vaccination/ monitoring plan to eradicate polio within the next 5 years.

2014 new HIV infections have dropped 38 percent since 2001, and AIDS-related deaths have fallen by 35 percent since their peak in 2005. Gap report wants to end AIDS by 2030

WHAT:

What global health problem is most interesting and is there a plan to stop it?

A drought is the leading cause to Malnutrition, and Cholera. As of this page, there is no large organization planning to intervene.

WHERE:

Where does the epidemic affect the majority of the population?

In East Africa- Somalia, Northern Kenya, and parts of Ethiopia

WHEN:

When did this drought begin to be a problem?

The timeline was produced in July 2011 and shows to still be a problem today

WHO:

Who does the drought affect?

The drought indirectly effects the world. Hunger is a global issue, and 50 % of the population suffers from accute malnutrition in the areas stated above. Hundreds of thousands of refugees stream into overflowing camps where dirty water, poor sanitation and crowded settlements increases the cholera epidemic.

WHY:

Why does the drought affect this many people?

This is basically the reason to why this is a global issue. It is interconnected to many reasons like armed conflicts, and poverty.

HOW:

How can we help?

Since there is not a large organization stated that is already helping this area, I assume that there is a smaller/ local organization directed towards helping East Africa. Raising money for food, and immunizations will decrease the epidemic over time.

ISSUES BRIEF

WHAT:

What is the public health revolution?

An attempt by many organizations to eradicate diseases like smallpox, AIDS, and to increase the global life expectancy from 40-65 years.

WHERE:

Where does poor health affect the majority of the world's population?

Developing countries

WHEN:

When will the world see a change in global health?

This global issue will decrease, when the world is able to work together as one.

WHO:

Who is the World Health Organization (WHO), and what do they do?

A large governmental group that attempt to clarify priorities for the global health agenda, allocate more attention to health-related needs, advocate for greater accountability among nongovernmental organizations, and improve the monitoring and evaluation of global health initiatives.

WHY:

Why does the US care about the worlds public health?

Public health actors are generally motivated by a mix of development, humanitarian, economic, and security interests.

HOW:

How has the revolution negatively impacted the world?

Eradicating specific diseases can reduce resources from local factories and reduce other health services as well.

MAP

WHAT:

What are highlighted issues in the US?

Bio-security and Merck donation program

WHERE:

Where is Ethiopia, Somalia, and northern Kenya located?

The three states are all bordering one another and on the eastern part of Africa. Since its parts of Ethiopia, and parts of Somalia that is affected I assume its more inland because those two states have a large area that borders the ocean.

WHEN:

when I click on Somalia, what does the text say about it?

Smallpox was a major cause of death, but the world health organization eradicated it in 1979.

WHO:

Who were the first people to catch the swine flu, and geographically where did it spread?

Swine flu was first detected in Mexico, and then spread to 214 different countries including America which borders Mexico.

WHY:

Why is the color coordinated map not displaying a variety and dispersed areas of color?

The map seems to be clumped by colors because diseases spread transitionally and usually conflicts usually happen over border disputes which is all interconnected and exemplifies why the map is displayed the way that it is.

HOW:

How is tobacco a problem in America when it is the most prevalent in Russia?

Trade- this also shows the way that diseases can be a problem world wide as well.

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