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what is SDG 13

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Take urgent action to combat climate change and it’s impacts

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what goals relate to malaria

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SDG 13
SDG 4
SDG 6

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early symptoms of malaria

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fever, chills, headache, nausea and vomiting, muscle/joint pain.

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malaria statistics

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In 2019, there were 229 million cases worldwide.
94% were located in the African region.
Mali reported 800,000 cases annually

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current issues in mali

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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

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what is the aim of aid

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to assist people around the world to increase their income and improve their access to basic needs.

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positives of foreign aid

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education, immunisations (fewer deaths from communicable diseases), development of economy, reduced poverty, access to clean water

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negatives of foreign aid

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Increased corruption
Increased dependency
Overlooked small farmers and businesses

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key elements of effective aid

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Focus on women
Involve the community
Focus on education for sustainability

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explain the four different types of aid

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Humanitarian aid
Bilateral aid (government to government)
Multilateral aid (government to organisation like UN)
Non-Government Organisations - world vision, UN, Red Cross

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what is foreign aid

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Aid is any form of assistance provided by a wealthy group to a poorer group

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why are women crucial in the delivery of PHC

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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

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what inequalities do women face in LDCs

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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

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Safe water and sanitation programs

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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

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Five indicators of Mali

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LE - 59
IMR - 60.2 per 1000
MR - 9.2 per 1000
FR - 5.88
GNI per capita - $870
Literacy rate - 35%
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What is the purpose of the SDGs?

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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.

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who developed the SDGs

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developed by the united nations with global consultation

18
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SDG 6

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Ensure availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all

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SDG 5

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Achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls

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SDG 4

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Ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all

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SDG 3

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Ensure wealthy lives and promote wellbeing for all at all ages

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SDG 2

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End hunger, achieve food security and improved nutrition and promote sustainable agriculture

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what is SDG 1

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End poverty in all its forms everywhere

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components of PHC

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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
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What is primary health care

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PHC effectively addresses major health inequalities in LDCs through focusing on education, health promotion, and preventing illness.

26
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what is End Malaria

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the campaign focuses on educating people in the community on importance of home management, by removing vegetation and tins that collect dirty water

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what is the Against Malaria Foundation

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It aims to prevent the spread through the Life You Can Save’s charity
It distributes ITNs in sun-Saharan Africa

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what is the SolarMal project

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The solar panel sits on the roof of a house and connects to a trapping device on the ground. Inside the trapper is an odorous chemical that attracts the mosquitoes

29
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what has Against Malaria achieved

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Raised over $211 million
Distributed 97 million ITNs
Protecting 175 million people

30
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What has the SolarMal achieved

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It has decreased the mosquito population by 70% and malaria incidences by 30%

31
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3 community strategies for malaria

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The SolarMal Project
The Against Malaria Foundation
End Malaria

32
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economic impacts of malaria

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In Ghana, malaria care can cost up to 34% of a poor households income.
Estimated that malaria costs Africa 12 billion US dollars every year

33
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political factors of malaria

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lack of research, government funding and expenditure, malaria awareness or educational programs and health promotions may increase transmission

34
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what are some historical causes of poverty

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Trade, Debt, Natural disasters, war/conflict, corrupt governments

35
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Australia’s role in bilateral aid

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Bilateral aid is the bulk of Australian government aid, In the 2019 budget over $1.3 billion was provided in bilateral aid in the Pacific region with Papua New Guinea getting nearly $520 million of this

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what has Australian aid achieved

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Cut global poverty in half in the past ten years
Doubled the number of people who have access to clean water
Nearly halved the amount of women dying during childbirth

37
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long term malaria complications

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anaemia, trouble breathing, organ failure and death

38
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early symptoms of malaria

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fever, chills, headache, nausea and vomiting, muscle/joint pain.

39
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what has Against Malaria achieved

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Raised over $211 million
Distributed 97 million ITNs
Protecting 175 million people

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