WORLD HEALTH ISSUES
Source of images: http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/
First thing's first
Before you begin your exploration of World Health Issues, please navigate to the WORLD HEALTH ISSUES MIND MAP to view a mind map for this section.
On this mind map, you will find contributions already created by your classmates.
Reflecting on what you already know about various world health issues, please contribute at least one of your own thoughts/ideas to each of the three sections of the mind map and/or build on things that have been added by your classmates. Think about possible solutions for issues or about how these issues impact the world. Remember, there are no 'wrong' answers in this activity, we are all brainstorming ideas together as a group to get us thinking about world health issues.
On this mind map, you will find contributions already created by your classmates.
Reflecting on what you already know about various world health issues, please contribute at least one of your own thoughts/ideas to each of the three sections of the mind map and/or build on things that have been added by your classmates. Think about possible solutions for issues or about how these issues impact the world. Remember, there are no 'wrong' answers in this activity, we are all brainstorming ideas together as a group to get us thinking about world health issues.
Exploring the Goals
Where are we now? How will we reach our goals?
Explore the elements of this section to learn more about each of the goals related to World Health Issues. How would you go about reaching these goals? What steps would you take? Who should pay for making these changes happen?
As you explore each goal and reflect on them, please add to the conversations in the 'discussion forum' located at the bottom of this page.
Explore the elements of this section to learn more about each of the goals related to World Health Issues. How would you go about reaching these goals? What steps would you take? Who should pay for making these changes happen?
As you explore each goal and reflect on them, please add to the conversations in the 'discussion forum' located at the bottom of this page.
Goal #4: Reduce Child Mortality This info-graphic shows the progress we have made since 1990 in achieving Millennium Development Goal #4. It also shows the need that still exist in our world. Why do so many children die around the world? What would they need to survive? To find out more please read:
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PDF Source: http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/pdf/Goal_4_fs.pdf
To find out more please watch the following video. As you watch, think about other ways we can reduce child mortality across the world.
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Share Your Ideas on 'Reducing Child Mortality':
Please contribute any ideas/thoughts/resources related to reducing child mortality to the padlet for this goal section, located here.
Please contribute any ideas/thoughts/resources related to reducing child mortality to the padlet for this goal section, located here.
Goal # 5: Improve Maternal Health
This info-graphic shows the progress we have made since 1990 in achieving Millennium Development Goal #5. It also shows the need that exists for further change in this area, why do you think that is? As you explore this goal, consider the consequences of mothers dying young. What impacts can this have on a community/nation? To find out more please read:
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PDF Source: http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/pdf/Goal_5_fs.pdf
To find out more please watch the following video. As you watch, think about other ways we can improve the health of mothers across the world.
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Share Your Ideas on 'Improving Maternal Health':
Please contribute any ideas/thoughts/resources related to Improving Maternal Health to the padlet for this goal section, located here.
Please contribute any ideas/thoughts/resources related to Improving Maternal Health to the padlet for this goal section, located here.
Goal #6: Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria and Other Diseases
This info-graphic shows the progress we have made since 1990 in achieving Millennium Development Goal #6. It also shows the need that exists for further change in this area. As you explore, think about your own experience with health care. Why do some people get a lot of access to health care, and others do not? To find out more please read:
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PDF Source: http://www.un.org/millenniumgoals/pdf/Goal_6_fs.pdf
To find out more please the following video. As you watch, think about why diseases like malaria are huge issues in some parts of the world and do not impact people in other parts. Why is that?
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Share Your Ideas on 'Combating AIDS/HIV, Malaria and Other Diseases':
Please contribute any ideas/thoughts/resources related to Combating AIDS/HIV, Malaria and other diseases to the padlet for this goal section, located here.
Please contribute any ideas/thoughts/resources related to Combating AIDS/HIV, Malaria and other diseases to the padlet for this goal section, located here.
World Health Issue-related games
In this section, you can play some fun games to learn more about serious health issues facing the world today. Use information you learn by playing these games to help inform your arguments for the debate.
Malaria Game
Have you ever heard of Malaria before exploring this MOOC? Do you know anyone who has suffered for it? In this game, you will take the roll of a malaria-carrying mosquito and a malaria parasite, trying to infect a host. You will have to respond to Malaria-related trivia to advance in the game. |
Dengue Fever Game*
* must download game to play What is dengue fever? How do you get it? In this game, you will learn more about dengue fever and how it has impacted people around the world. |
AIDS Awareness Quiz
Are we winning the fight against HIV/AIDS? How can we? Respond to quiz questions about AIDS and HIV to learn more about these deadly diseases and their impact. |
AIDS Awareness Quiz Game*
* must download game to play How much do you know about AIDS/HIV? Respond to AIDS/HIV trivia questions in order to advance in the race. The quicker you respond, the faster you can win! |
Additional 'World Health Issues' Resources you can explore:
World Health Organization (WHO)'s page on MDG #4 - Reduce Child Mortality
World Health Organization's page on MDG #5 - Improve Maternal Health
World Health Organization's page on MDG #6 - Combat HIV/Aids, Malaria and Other Diseases
World Health Organization (WHO)'s page on MDG #4 - Reduce Child Mortality
World Health Organization's page on MDG #5 - Improve Maternal Health
World Health Organization's page on MDG #6 - Combat HIV/Aids, Malaria and Other Diseases
Discussion and Personal Reflection
Building on what you have learned/seen/heard/reflected on/discussed (etc.) in your exploration of World Health-related MDG goals, please contribute to any of the discussions started by the MOOC facilitator and your peers in the forums below.
You are encouraged to start your own conversations about the topics/ideas you have discovered on this page, add any questions you may have about anything explored on this page and respond to questions/conversations posted by the MOOC facilitator and others in the course.
Additionally, please contribute a personal reflection in the "Discussion" forum in the section called "World Health Issues Reflection" and create a response to at least one reflection made by a classmate in this section.
You are encouraged to start your own conversations about the topics/ideas you have discovered on this page, add any questions you may have about anything explored on this page and respond to questions/conversations posted by the MOOC facilitator and others in the course.
Additionally, please contribute a personal reflection in the "Discussion" forum in the section called "World Health Issues Reflection" and create a response to at least one reflection made by a classmate in this section.
Consolidation
If you have decided to select a MDG that falls under "World Health Issues" as the topic you wish to debate in the final assignment, please begin to formulate your arguments. Once you have formulated your rationale for why this issue is the most important one, please post them here: DEBATE NOW
Additionally, please provide rebuttals to arguments made by other students in the class and attempt to defend your own position. Please refer back to the debate once every two days for at least a two week period, and try to contribute something meaningful each time you participate.
Don't forget to vote on arguments/rebuttals made by your peers.
Additionally, please provide rebuttals to arguments made by other students in the class and attempt to defend your own position. Please refer back to the debate once every two days for at least a two week period, and try to contribute something meaningful each time you participate.
Don't forget to vote on arguments/rebuttals made by your peers.