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rose in popularity along with the rise of globalization.

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global health

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Both terms improved public awareness of vulnerabilities and shared responsibilities among people for the different injustices in the
world.

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global health

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pertains to various health issues, concerns, and trends which go beyond national boundaries and call for global initiatives for the protection and promotion of peoples’ healthacross the world.

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global health

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is an area for study, research and practice that prioritizes healt improvement and achieving impartiality in healthcare and wellness worldwide.

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global health

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Diverse health issues, concerns and trends which call for all nations to address and act on to promote and protect health of individuals and groups across boundaries.

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global health

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The primary international body responsible for developing leadership in health, setting norms and standards and providing health support among nations around the world.

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world health organization (WHO)

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These are programs and projects which help address global health issues, concerns and trends.

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Global health Initiatives

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UNDP intervention program which refers to actions that can be immediately used within the community or locale to produce effective results.

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quick wins

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what is UNDP

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United Nations Development Program

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what are the Global Health Initiatives

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Stop TB
Roll Back Malaria
Global Fund to Fight HIV/AIDS Malaria and ,
Framework Convention on Tobacco Control Comprehensive Mental Health Action Plan
Global Strategy to Reduce the Harmful Use of Alcohol
Global Strategy for the Prevention and Control of Non- Communicable Diseases.

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UN created MDG in 2000 in effort to

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improve life in developing regions by 2015

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Developing countries particularly in Africa and Asia suffer from extreme poverty and hunger.

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ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER –

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Poverty and hunger leads to severe malnutrition which leads to lifelong physical and cognitive (learning and reasoning) damage and
affects health, well-being and the economy.

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ERADICATE EXTREME POVERTY AND HUNGER –

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Some key suggestions to eradicate poverty and hunger are :

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Education
Promoting gender equality
Producing more jobs
Investing more in agriculture
Strengthened nutrition programs for children and infants
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Persons, particularly women who are educated, are more likely to seek medical care especially during pregnancy, ensuring proper nutrition for their family, adopting healthy sanitary practices and ensuring immunization of children.

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ACHIEVE UNIVERSAL PRIMARY EDUCATION

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As an effect, infants and children have better survival rates, are healthier and better nourished. If these are attained, children who receive primary education are
more likely to:

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Marry and have their own families at a later stage in life
Practice family planning and have fewer children
Know rights, responsibilities and civic obligations
Seek employment and sustain personal and family needs
Have decreased risk of getting sexually transmitted infections like HIV/AIDS

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means equal representation of men and women.

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gender equality

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It implies that all gender should have equal value and treatment. Equal gender treatment empowers women and other groups creating opportunities in education, work, finances, and other aspects which improves the economy and lessen effects of financial crises.

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PROMOTE GENDER EQUALITY & EMPOWER WOMEN –

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Gender equality can be achieved through:

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Early childhood development intervention
Promotion of women’s political rights and involvement
Improved reproductive health programs and policies
Education and integrating gender equality in school curriculum
Improved women’s access to work and strengthened labor policies for women

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Programs and policies which help reduce child mortality like improving nutritional intake, healthcare facilities and infrastructure, and other fields which improve children’s lives.

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REDUCE CHILD MORTALITY

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Strengthening local and national health programs and policies is one way to

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reduce child mortality

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Strengthening local and national health programs and policies is one way to reduce child mortality.
This includes:

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Immunization programs
Assuring the survival and better health of mothers
Improving reproductive health programs and policies
Better nutrition program for infants, children and

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is not only about mother’s health but also involves the health and wellness of the family

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IMPROVED MATERNAL HEALTH

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also helps eradicate other problems like poverty, gender inequality, decreased workforce, lower birth deaths, and disability of women.

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maternal health

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Some ways to improve maternal health include:

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Improved and proper nutrition of mothers
Teaching the benefits of birth spacing and small family size
Educating young boys and girls about the importance of maternal health
Better and improved access to hospital care especially obstetric- gynecology, prenatal and postnatal care

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Emerging and re-emerging diseases like HIV/AIDS, malaria, influenza and other diseases affect productivity and growth of nations. Some of the effects of disease outbreak are loss of jobs, shortage in professional workers, and creating social crises.

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COMBAT HIV/AIDS MALARIA AND OTHER DISEASES

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are the most vulnerable and are exposed to exploitation and abuse undermining their normal growth and development.

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children

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Some ways to combat diseases include effective prevention, treatment and care Like:

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Improved housing conditions
Increased access to anti-malarial medicines
Promoting safer sex behavior and preventive education for all
Promoting Tuberculosis (TB) screening of HIV/AIDS persons and
TB - Directly Observed Treatment Short (TB-DOTS) Course thera
Promoting the use of insecticide-treated nets to fight mosquito-borne diseases

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Investing and supporting sustainable energy like solar, wind and
water energy help support jobs, create business opportunities, and save remaining non-renewable energy sources.

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ENSURE ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY -

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assures peoples to live healthier and enjoy a clean and gree
n environment

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Environmental sustainability

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Some of the benefits of a sustainable environment are:

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Cleaner air and environment
Clean, environment-friendly, and renewable energy
New and aspiring jobs and business in energy
Increased access to sanitation

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The United Nations, World Health Organization, World Bank and
governments work together to make sure there is fair trade and that heavily indebted countries obtain relief and funds to combat poverty, malnutrition and funds for education and social projects.

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GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP FOR DEVELOPMENT

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Some benefits of global partnership are:

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Expanded international trade agreements
Improved access to affordable medicine
Reduced poverty through government debt relief grant
Developed information and communication technology (ICT)

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Commonly known as TB (Tubercle Bacillus, is a bacterial infection that can spread through the lymph nodes and bloodstream to any organ in your body. It is often most found in the lungs.

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TUBERCULOSIS

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It is patterned use of a drug in
which the user consumes the
drug substance in amounts or with methods which are harmful to themselves or others.

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DRUG USE & ABUSE

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t is transmitted primarily via unprotected sexual intercourse, contaminated blood transfusions, hypodermic needles, and from mother to child during pregnancy, delivery, or breastfeeding.

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HIV / AIDS

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can refer to chronic diseases which last for long periods of time and progress slowly.

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NON-COMMUNICABLE DISEASE

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Also known as infectious disease or transmissible diseases.

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE -

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These are illnesses that result from the infection, presence and growth of pathogenic biologic agents in humans.

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COMMUNICABLE DISEASE -

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A change in global or regional climate patterns attributed directly or indirectly to human activity.

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climate change

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in sheep’s clothing. A long-term change in the Earth’s climate.

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global warming

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A long-term change in the Earth’s climate.

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global warming

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It is a level of psychological well-being and the absence of a mental disorder.

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mental health

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It is the safe and effective use of a small amount of a weakened and killed virus or bacteria or bits of lab made protein that imitate the virus in order to prevent infection by the
same virus or bacteria.

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IMMUNIZATION & VACCINES

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The excessive consumption of alcohol and tobacco.

- Causes communicable and non communicable diseases.

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ALCOHOL & TOBACCO ABUSE/ADDICTION

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causes symptoms that typically include fever, fatigue, vomiting and headaches. In severe cases, it can cause yellow skin, seizures, coma or death.

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MALARIA

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are living organisms that can transmit infectious diseases between humans or from animals to

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VECTORS

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 a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus. ‘CO’ stands for corona, ‘VI’ for virus, and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as ‘2019 novel coronavirus’ or ‘2019-nCoV.’

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covid 19

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new virus linked to the same family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and some types of common cold.

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covid 19

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What are the symptoms of COVID-19? 

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Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia or breathing difficulties. More rarely, the disease can be fatal. These symptoms are similar to the flu (influenza) or the common cold, which are a lot more common than COVID-19. This is why testing is required to confirm if someone has COVID-19.

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How does COVID-19 spread? 

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The virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person (generated through coughing and sneezing). Individuals can also be infected from and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and touching their face (e.g., eyes, nose, mouth). The COVID-19 virus may survive on surfaces for several hours, but simple disinfectants can kill it.

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