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Progress in Public Health

Progress in Public Health has been quite challenging, owing to terrible disasters.... both natural and those initiated by man. The loss to life and property has been tremendous. Ex- Bombing at a graduation ceremony at a Medical College, in Mogadishu has been ranked as the most devastating loss of human life in recent history. Natural disasters such as earthquakes, famines, floods, landslides, etc, have also led to serious destruction to life and property.*
The problems that generally arise after a disaster lead to diseases associated with poor water supply and sanitation. At times health centres too are damaged and erratic delivery of medicines and care lead to further problems.
The W.H.O. in the past and present facade has made immense progress in the nature of dealing with emergencies in public health during disasters. They aim at:
1) Assessing the nature and magnitude of the disaster
2) To treat the injured
3) To recover bodies
4) To set-up surveillance for infectious diseases
5) Proper coordination of work among volunteers
6) Proper use of aid provided
7) Making safe hospital premises during emergencies

At the international level, the African region continues to be the focus, owing to the large population and weak infrastructure. But there are many write and motivating examples of success. 
• Improvement health care and reduced cases of HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.
• Increase in immunization and children's Health Care facilities.
• Measles death has dropped by 78%
• Vitamin A supplement has been implemented and life saving measures in 66 countries.
• Investments for nutrition programs have been increased to reduce on the nutrition and childhood obesity.

Problems like shortage of doctors, nurses, support staff, funds, poor quality of blood supplies, poor working conditions, etc, not hampered work of health systems (organizations).
Most countries are using the population to get vaccinated and lead a healthy lifestyle, by using the information available which help people to make their own choices.
Pursuing people to adopt a healthy lifestyle and sanitation, are among the bigger challenges in public health. Latest pay tribute to the dedicated healthcare workers, work tirelessly to take care of patients and help achieve goals set by Health organizations.

Written on: 12/01/2018
Grade: VII
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  1. Samuel V SavangouderApril 6, 2021 at 11:16 PM

    This is my first blog. Your encouragement will be greatly appreciated.

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  2. UnknownApril 6, 2021 at 11:19 PM

    Well done. Keep it rolling.

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