Health care is a topic that has plagued many countries- MDCs and LDCs alike. Ethiopia, a country with one of the world's poorest health care systems, has sought to improve their situation; however, the health care system in that country is still deemed wholly inadequate.There are a number of problems that are linked to the inadequacy of health care in Ethiopia, some being the "brain drain" of Ethiopian medical practitioners and assistants out of the country, inaccessability to hospitals and medicine, communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, and unsafe traditional practices within Ethiopian culture. Infant mortality rates are relatively very high, with a nationwide average of 77 infant deaths per 1,000 live births in the last five years.
Also, the low availability of health care professionals with modern medical training, together with lack of funds for medical services, leads to the use of less reliable traditional healers that use home-based therapies to heal common ailments which are unreliable.This has created a large problem. Ethiopia has no health care.
In order to help create a better environment for Ethiopians in desperate need of medical assistance, Ethiopia has taken strides towards a better health care system. Western medicine came to Ethiopia during the last quarter of the nineteenth century with the arrival of missionary doctors, nurses, and midwives. Also, a number of countries were generous in helping Ethiopia meet its health care needs. Cuba, the
Soviet Union, and a number of East European countries provided medical assistance. Researchers at Yale School of Medicine's Department of Epidemiology & Public Health recently traveled to Ethiopia to award healthcare managers and workers with a Yale certificate for completing a year-long program that featured extensive training and practice in various areas of hospital and healthcare management.With the help of other countries, Ethiopia can have a health care system that every citizen deserves. Because religious groups in Ethiopia are not educated in proper health practices, they may not be able to do much when it comes to the health care system. Religious missionaries from other countries, though, can be sent to help donate items as well as help teach proper hygiene and other medical necessities.
It is important that globalization and religion positively influence Ethiopia's situation, because every human being deserves to be taken care of.
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I thought that this post was a very good introduction to the blog. It mentioned all of the further topics that will be discussed by the rest of the members of the group, which is good because it tells the reader what is to come. The pictures were effective, showing how Ethiopia is very under developed, yet still trying in recent years to spread new medical practices throughout the country. I definitely agree that with the help of some more developed countries Ethiopia will be able to attain a better health care system for their citizens. Religion and globalization should be used as a positive influence on the country, donating much needed medical supplies to Ethiopia and sending over missionaries to educate and cure as many people as possible. Overall, I think this post was an informative introduction to the overall problem of the lack of healthcare within Ethiopia.
ReplyDelete-Krista Gargiulo
As previously stated, the blog was very informative and provided an open door to further discussion about the current problems in Ethiopia and their effects. The pictures helped to paint a portrait of the effects of lack of health care which was great. You provided a good introduction to the lack of health care in Ethiopia and explained the results of this vicious cycle. I also agree with Krista in that religion and globalization should both be used as possible solutions to some problems. Religions can possibly try setting up an educative or health system. Even if it is not up to par with systems in other countries, every little step counts. Globalization can also help if other countries realize the plight of Ethiopia and choose to send forms of aid to the country.
ReplyDelete-Susan Kashwala
This first post is a great summary and introduction to the dire need of heath care in Ethiopia. It clearly described how poor of a country Ethiopia is and outlines all of the problems it is currently facing. In the next blog postings, we will go more in depth on each sub category and fully explain each reason for the lack of healthcare. The pictures fully clarify for the readers how bad Ethiopia’s situation actually is and the need for aid from MDCs to help boost there economy and help Ethiopia get a budget in order to possibly, one day, be able to give out affordable heath care to the people. Religion and globalization can make this come full circle with MDC’s economic aid and missionaries being sent over.
ReplyDelete-Krista Edgar
I also believe that this post was well-written since it had addressed topics that will be raised in further discussion. Using statistics exhibits strength in background information by showing the extent of the high infant mortality rate. This in turn shows the severity of Ethiopia's crisis concerning the lack of healthcare. You also mentioned that countries, such as Cuba, the Soviet Union, and Eastern European countries have provided medical assistance. This truly shows the affects of globalization since other countries have recognized Ethiopia's plight and are willing to reach out. Misssionary work too shows the compassion religion has towards the global community by trying to ease the lack of health care in Ethiopia.
ReplyDelete-Katie Mariano