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Health refers to a condition of emotional, physical, and mental well-being. According to World Health Organization (2020), health refers to being completely well in all aspects, physically, mentally, and socially, as opposed to a mere absence of disease or infirmity. Citizens of each member state are guaranteed the enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of heal as part of the fundamental rights of every human being without discrimination based on race, religion, political belief, social or economic condition. The global health agenda combines two pivotal actions spheres of the recent time: managing interdependence and globalization and addressing the increasing inequalities within and between nations through the development of strategies. The strategies are synthesized by developing policies that act as action points. The World Health Organization (WHO) has developed and implemented policies targeting equitable access to health care globally, forming bases for the WHO global health agenda. This essay analyzes Covid-19as, a global issue, by comparing policies and strategies developed in the United States of America and Uganda. In addition, the last section covers the creation of a plan for social change.
Global Health Comparison Grid Template
Use this document to complete the Module 6 Assessment Global Healthcare Comparison Matrix and Narrative Statement
| Global Healthcare Issue | Covid-19 | |
| Description | Covid-19 is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2; the virus can spread in small liquid particles from an infected person’s mouth or nose when they cough, sneeze, speak, sing, or breathe (WHO 2021). | |
| Country | United States | Uganda |
| Describe the policy in each country related to the identified healthcare issue | Advance Child Tax Credit and Economic Impact Payments/American Rescue plan of 2021. | National Corona Virus Disease (Covid-19) Preparedness and Response Plan |
| What are the strengths of this policy? | An avenue to cushion vulnerable groups from the adverse effects of the virus. This was implemented in three trenches. The first batch was $1,200 in April 2020 and the second in December 2020/January 2021 of $600. Lastly, $1400 in March 2021. | First, the policy outlines actions to be undertaken in three phases while using the case of a different scenario. Henceforth, there is the best-case, most likely, and worst-case scenario. The latter occurs when the country experiences multiple cases of novel coronavirus are identified. Lastly, the policy focused around eight critical Covid-19 response pillars, namely; Leadership, stewardship, coordination, and oversight; case management; continuity of essential services; strategic information, research, and innovation; community engagement and social protection; surveillance and laboratory; risk communication and social mobilization and logistics and operations. |
| What are the weaknesses of this policy? | The proposal falls short of addressing health inequality as only insured Americans receive the stipend. In 14 states, vulnerable adults have not yet received medical insurance owed to the current cap that does not extend to all working-age adults with incomes up to $17,609 (The Commonwealth Fund 2021). This is based on the assertion that their income is below the eligibility threshold for marketspace assistance which starts at $12,760. Moreover, the Black and Americans originating from Southern states cannot afford health insurance because of poverty. | The enforcement of Covid-19 protocols has been harshly extended to the infringement of human rights. This has been characterized by the use of excessive force by the police, creating negative perception of the Government by the public (The Conversation, 2021). |
| Explain how the social determinants of health may impact the specified global health issue. (Be specific and provide examples) | Access to health insurance cover contributes to the affordability of medical services. Members of the upper class in society easily afford health insurance, widening the gap between the rich and poor. | Access to reliable information plays a pivotal role in curbi
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