Global Health Flashcards
what is SDG 13
Take urgent action to combat climate change and it’s impacts
what goals relate to malaria
SDG 13
SDG 4
SDG 6
early symptoms of malaria
fever, chills, headache, nausea and vomiting, muscle/joint pain.
malaria statistics
In 2019, there were 229 million cases worldwide.
94% were located in the African region.
Mali reported 800,000 cases annually
current issues in mali
Malnutrition due to droughts impacting the growing and quality of crops
One of the lowest literacy rates in world (35%)
Limited access to clean water and sanitation
what is the aim of aid
to assist people around the world to increase their income and improve their access to basic needs.
positives of foreign aid
education, immunisations (fewer deaths from communicable diseases), development of economy, reduced poverty, access to clean water
negatives of foreign aid
Increased corruption
Increased dependency
Overlooked small farmers and businesses
key elements of effective aid
Focus on women
Involve the community
Focus on education for sustainability
explain the four different types of aid
Humanitarian aid
Bilateral aid (government to government)
Multilateral aid (government to organisation like UN)
Non-Government Organisations - world vision, UN, Red Cross
what is foreign aid
Aid is any form of assistance provided by a wealthy group to a poorer group
why are women crucial in the delivery of PHC
Flow on effect to their children, improving family health
An educated woman would spend money on medicines and food for family
Importance of breast feeding - contains essential nutrients for growth
- reduces likelihood of overweight/obesity
what inequalities do women face in LDCs
Limited access to education (1/3 of the 800 million illiterate people)
Subjected to domestic and sexual violence
Married early (6 1/2 years earlier) and arranged marriages
Are discriminated against
Safe water and sanitation programs
World Vision - developing wells and pumps in Niger
Aus. Red Cross (AusAid) - constructed 100 new wells and hand pumps and educated about effective water usage in Democratic Republic of Congo
UNICEF - WaSH Program in Malawi, hygiene education promotion in primary schools
Five indicators of Mali
LE - 59 IMR - 60.2 per 1000 MR - 9.2 per 1000 FR - 5.88 GNI per capita - $870 Literacy rate - 35%
What is the purpose of the SDGs?
There are 17 sustainable development goals and 169 targets which call to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure people can enjoy peace and prosperity universally.
who developed the SDGs
developed by the united nations with global consultation
SDG 6
Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all
SDG 5
Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls
SDG 4
Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all
SDG 3
Ensure wealthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages
SDG 2
End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture
what is SDG 1
End poverty in all its forms everywhere
components of PHC
Maternal and Child Heath Essential drugs Curative care Health education Access to safe water and sanitation Nutrition and promotion of food supply Immunisation Community development
