Just a snap shot of Public Health
I will discuss public health concerns in African countries, South Korea, Japan and China. Time to time , I will mention strides of improvement or concerns of public health in the western pacific region.
“July 31st 2017, The kingdom of Tonga eliminated lymphatic filariasis as a public health problem”
This is a picture of a person with Lymphatic Filariasis.
Click on the picture for how they pulled this incredible accomplishment.
Credit: Pinterest
I hope to bring to your attention the use of "Security" in health. Security plays into the discussion of diplomacy and back to our favorite word “Soft Power”.
“We need to capitalize on this moment. As deep and humanly unsettling as this moment is, shame on us if we can’t build from it.”
Have you ever come across the terms Global Health Diplomacy??? Medical Diplomacy???
“A friend in need is a friend indeed”
In this friendship of diplomacy, sometimes our friends use our health issues and concerns to soften their images. African states do not have strong military capabilities but they are able to attract and persuade others to get the job done.
This brings me to another expression, I heard growing up in Cameroon.
“Nah condition make njanga e back bend”
This means roughly that the lobster has a hard shell out of difficulties but none the less it continues to thrive.
African countries will be able to thrive using sanctions as a very effective tool in their foreign policy agendas. There are some critiques that argue on the effectiveness of sanctions due to limitations. There are few countries currently appreciating the strength of sanctions and they don't seem to feel it as "weak" punishment.
Health Diplomacy like any other niche diplomacy uses certain actors for attraction and persuading but in this context, it is for “health security”.
African Countries must change the culture of hierarchy in health professions.
PUBLIC HEALTH IS MORE THAN DOCTORS AND NURSES!!!
Students must major in fields of: Applied Public Health, Global Health, Public Health, Community Health, Sociology, Psychology, Anthropology, Graphic Design, Marketing, Communications and so much more.
Why are Graphic Designers needed in Public Health?
How do you intend to communicate with the public in a way that does not bore them to death? The WHO, CDC, UN can only do so much!
Graphic Designers communicate in the language that is best understood by the community and the communities within the community.
Anthropology in Public Health? Where do I start?
Do you want to understand popular health culture?
Risk Assessments and Protective capacities for your community in health are???
Health disparities???
What are the historical approaches to medicine within YOUR CULTURAL FRAMEWORK?
How does the pharmaceutical industry interact with your country???
“What is the link between colonialism, modernity and post-colonialism in medical practices?? I am just asking for a friend in need. ”
I hope you now understand that a country's poor approach to illness is simply another country's soft power tool in wellness .
We will also celebrate Health Month Observances.
Please ADULT!! There will be pictures and writings on overall public health.
Welcome to Public Health Wednesday