Community Clinic is the lowest level health facility for an average of 6,000 population, to provide basic outdoor services for communicable and non-communicable diseases. These clinics consist of community health care provider (CHCP), health assistant (HA), and a family welfare assistant (FWA). Population coverage of diagnosis is more than 80%, but still there are some pockets in hard-to-reach areas in the three hill tract districts. There are additional microscopy centers established by NGO consortium at the strategic location in the community. These centers provide an opportunity to fill up the gaps in diagnosis and treatment of malaria and increased accessibility of people in getting confirmed diagnosis and effective treatment. The …show more content…
Releasing these guppy fish to the watersheds can reduce the larvae production significantly.
The article “An epidemiological overview of malaria in Bangladesh” published in the travel medicine and infectious disease provides an overview of the malaria situation in Bangladesh. It states that low socio-economic condition, poor schooling and close proximity to water bodies and forest areas comprise the risk factor for malaria. The article also discussed the major malarial parasite prevalent in Bangladesh, seasonality of malaria, diagnostic method and drugs used in malaria. It mentioned that evidence of resistance to antimalarial drugs has been reported in Bangladesh since 1970. The article also discusses the behavioral pattern of the people, study revealed that only two third people who has malaria seek treatment and the many who consulted doctors went to unqualified village doctors. People also try to self-medicate from the private sectors. Major challenge in malaria control is extending the support programs to remote areas. Community based approach has seen to be very effective in reducing malaria in many countries like Ghana and Ethiopia. Incorporating such practice in Bangladesh will be significant in reducing malaria (Haque, Overgaard, Clements, Norris, & Islam, 2014).
Another article “The origin of antimalarial drug resistance” published in the New England Journal of Medicine states that
The WHO Global Malaria Programme is responsible for evidence-based policy and strategy formulation, technical assistance, capacity building, malaria surveillance, monitoring and evaluation, and coordination of global efforts to fight malaria. WHO is also a co-founder and hosts the Roll Back Malaria partnership, which is the global framework to implement coordinated action against malaria (The World Health Organization Staff, 2010). The CDC participates actively in global malaria efforts through work with the WHO, Roll Back Malaria Partners, UNICEF, and more in the fight to keep the epidemic at bay (Global Health - Division of Parasitic Diseases , 2010).
Yahya A. J. J. Jammeh, a team of experts from Havana’s Pedro Kourí Institute of Tropical Medicine arrived in the capital of Banjul to join the national malaria effort. “We have permanent doctors. Communities now have access to a doctor within a reasonable distance. We have found that there’s no cultural shock for the Cuban doctors. They adjust very well in our communities. Immediately they arrive, they are at home…They relate to the people. They see themselves as equals with the people. And people really appreciate that in this country - including the government. And so, they’ve done wonders, a lot of indicators have improved since the existence of the Cuban doctors in this country. It’s commendable.” says Mrs. Isatou Njie-Saidy, Gambia’s Vice President from Interview with Isatou Njie-Saidy, February 9, 2005. Not only that but the Republic of Cuba’s government and the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) have entered a partnership to employ biotechnology in eradicating malaria in
The journal benefits from a diverse, multidisciplinary, experienced and unusually international editorial board that will facilitate the publication of articles and perspectives reflecting a global view of public health medicine and epidemiology. The journal is published twice in a year. Current discussed topics are Malaria, Maternal Health, Neglected Tropical Diseases, Non-Communicable Diseases/Injuries
Aim - To explore the impacts Malaria has on citizens of developing countries which are effect by the disease.
Some people feel free healthcare is driving the US into a depression. How can we call ourselves the greatest nation in the world when we can take care of our seniors and our poor. The Organization was started to assist low-income people with healthcare. Services provided, pediatrics, adult medicine, OB GYN, Eye clinic and podiatry. In order for these companies to function, there should be proper planning, organizing, leadership, staffing and controlling.
ad initiative and Department of Defense goal for tobacco-free installations by year 2020. The short-term im-
JenCare Neighborhood Medical Centers has geriatric facilities in Florida, Kentucky, Virginia, Louisiana, and Georgia. As a subsidiary of Chen Medical they have over 25 years of experience dealing with geriatric care. Their services include primary care, onsite diagnostic tests and prescriptions services, door-to-door transportation, life card, vision, and acupuncture.
The MAPP Steering Committee convened to hear the CHNA results. The assessment identified ten potential health issues that needed to be reviewed and evaluated. The committee voted on each area to determine which would be the central issue when drafting the CHIP. I assisted with signing individuals and distributing the materials and the voting clickers. I discussed results from the health data which guided the ranked these indicators. Adjustments occurred during voting to the scoring rubric and technology system. After the prioritization meeting, my host site supervisor explained the impact from the changes and challenges that will influence the upcoming CHIP and potential alternative methods to integrate and address the health issues.
First of all, an increase in the use of insecticide-treated bed nets has reduced malaria. Approximately 60% of children under age five and 55% of pregnant women now sleep under mosquito nets, up from only 9 per cent in 2001. Nearly 3 million nets were retreated with insecticide in 2005. In addition, treatments for malaria are becoming more accessible. The Malawi Ministry of Health’s National Malaria Control Program has been able to scale up the distribution of artemisinin-based combination therapies and intermittent preventive treatment for pregnant women. Because of all the prevention efforts and treatments, the incidence of Malaria has decreased over time. For example, Malaria incidence in 2015 was 386 per 1000 population representing a 20% reduction from 484 per 1000 in 2010. Also, the number of deaths due to Malaria has lessened from 5.6% to 3.4% in 2004 and 2009. Eventually, malaria will no longer one of the biggest killers in
Cancer, also called malignancy, is an abnormal growth of cells (Quality of Life, 2017). In the state of Florida, cancer is considered to be the second highest burden on the entire nation. As of 2011, cancer has surpassed heart disease and is now known as the leading cause of death for Floridians. This is a sad thing. Due to the fact that cancer can attack anyone we are not considered to be safe. The number of deaths within the years 2009 through 2011 alone totaled about 122,921 (n.d). Cancer is a scary and touchy topic to discuss. Cancer is not only considered to be just one disease but it is multiple diseases at once. There
Provide awareness to parents on how to deal with children who have been infected with malaria
SHREVEPORT, La. – Centenary Ladies soccer, under the direction of first year head coach Greg Cathell, will be offering its first annual Spring Clinic on Saturday, June 3. The clinic is for girls between the ages of 13 and 18, and will cost $100 per player.
The elderly have multiple health problems and struggle to stay healthy and able to care for their own needs. The elderly in the rural areas tend to have a number of needs that may be compounded because of their choice of dwellings. The rural person may need to seek health care in different nearby cities, or may find some health care providers in their own local communities. Many elderly or older adults would benefit from a health promotion plan that would focus on the needs of this age group. The components that this plan would focus on includes physical activity, proper nutrition, and coping with mental stressors. While all older adults could potential benefit from this plan, this plan will be offered primarily in rural communities in order
“Amazima provides physicals, HIV testing and counseling, basic hygiene education, malaria prevention, malnutrition rehabilitation, and medical financial assistance for many individuals.” Amazima opened numerous clinics for the residents of Uganda. These clinics provide basic medical care and work together in teaching the people in the area how to care for themselves. Numerous diseases are rearing in Uganda and with these clinics, the number of sick people has diminished greatly. Even though the clinics are not able to treat very serious medical issues, they do refer them to larger hospitals who can meet their needs and give them the medical attention they require. Through these clinics the team of doctors and nurses are able to offer love and hope to people who have never been shown such kindness. Not only do they cure them, but they also leave a positive life changing impact on each person’s life that they are able to treat (“Medical
Ninety percent of all malaria deaths occur in sub-Saharan Africa, which is the location and region of where this issue affects. In a concentrated effort to treat malaria since 2000, 700 million cases have been stopped in Africa, bringing the number of cases down by almost fifty percent. This pleasant news is the result of human interaction. Since the introduction of bed nets, malaria death rates have dropped by sixty percent, saving six million lives. All this progress has to be credited to the scientists who got notified by their respective countries when deaths constantly occur in a certain area through communication. Shortly after getting notified, the researchers travel to sub-Saharan Africa, which requires movement, to analyze the situation