Examining a global health issue
In this Assignment, you will examine a global health issue and consider the approach to this issue by the United States and by one other country.
Focusing on the country you selected and the U.S., complete the Global Health Comparison Matrix. Be sure to address the following:
Consider the U.S. national/federal health policies that have been adapted for the global health issue you selected from the WHO global health agenda. Compare these policies to the additional country you selected for study.
Explain the strengths and weaknesses of each policy.
Explain how the social determinants of health may impact the global health issue you selected. Be specific and provide examples.
Using the WHO’s Organization’s global health agenda as well as the results of your own research, analyze how each country’s government addresses cost, quality, and access to the global health issue selected.
Explain how the health policy you selected might impact the health of the global population. Be specific and provide examples.
Explain how the health policy you selected might impact the role of the nurse in each country.
Explain how global health issues impact local healthcare organizations and policies in both countries. Be specific and provide examples.
Sample Answer
United States | India |
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National/federal health policies | The United States has a number of national/federal health policies that address malaria, including the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The PMI is a $10 billion program that aims to reduce malaria deaths in Africa by 50% by 2025. The GHSA is a global effort to prevent, detect, and respond to infectious diseases. USAID provides funding for malaria prevention, treatment, and research in developing countries. |
Strengths of each policy | The strengths of the PMI include its large budget and its focus on prevention. The strengths of the GHSA include its global reach and its focus on coordination. The strengths of USAID include its long history of working in developing countries and its focus on innovation. |