Global Health

Question 1

When working abroad, always work _________ the local population rather than _________ the local population.

Answer 1

with; on

It’s best to find people in the place you’re working in to identify areas of need and serve as the support system when you’re gone.

Question 2

When evaluating an international project, you should evaluate the source of aid. Why?

Answer 2

Money from organizations can often have a biased motive. Some aid organizations are criticized as “soft force” for trying to accomplish political goals. You need to make sure you agree with the mission of the aid organization (or that it is neutral).

Question 3

______________ is an operation run by the United Nations. It is their main humanitarian response body.

Answer 3

OCHA (the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)

Question 4

______________ is an operation run by the United Nations. It is their main humanitarian response body.

Answer 4

OCHA (the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs)

Question 5

The three big organizations that respond to disasters are what?

Answer 5

• United Nations
• NGOs (e.g., US AID, UK AID)
• Red Cross / Crescent

Keep in mind these don’t include local response such as local military, local EMS, and local aid.

Question 6

The UN Be Safe course teaches you ____________.

Answer 6

how to be safe in practicing global medicine

Question 7

What insurance opportunities do refugees in the U.S. have?

Answer 7

They are automatically enrolled in refugee-specific insurance for the first 8 months and then switched to Medicaid.