Case Study: Sub-Sarahan Africa
Does anything really work to solve profound health problems that face poor countries? Does development assistance from rich countries make any difference at all?
The magnitude and profundity of current health challenges facing the developing world – from AIDS to chronic malnutrition to the looming threat of tobacco-related cancers – can seem daunting. But past challenges have been surmounted and serve as object lessons: Even in countries with few financial resources and limited health infrastructure, sensible and systematic efforts to improve health have worked.
For each case study, go to the references and materials provided by the website link: https://www.cgdev.org/page/case-7-controlling-onchocerciasis-sub-saharan-africa
https://www.cgdev.org/page/case-7-controlling-onchocerciasis-sub-saharan-africa
Use the materials provided at this line to write a 3 page paper that includes the following elements:
Short summary of the case.
Identification of the burden of disease, citing supporting evidence.
Short summary of the country, that includes the following: demographic indicator, political, economic, geographic, ethnic and historical context.
Reasons why the health issue discussed is important, what health policy is applied, and an analysis of the efforts.
Analysis of the major challenges/limitations of these efforts (with examples).
Your own insight as to whether the policies and actions undertaken were successful and how these efforts may affect the future of the country’s health.
