Thank you for taking the time to read my proposal to address the pressing issue of the ever spreading Zika Virus. The recent American outbreak of the widespread Zika epidemic has called for cautious measures to be taken in areas of high mosquito population. There have been several moments in the past few months where I would find myself swatting mosquitos, only to have those around me continuously warn me about Zika. The impact the virus has had on the general public has caused mild levels of hysteria across populations in the tri-state area.
It is my understanding that UNICEF’s primary goals are to improve conditions until they are made suitable for children. For this reason, I thought it would be fantastic to have such an incredible organization aid in combating this virus, which most often affects pregnant women. Specifically, I would hope that any financial aid could be directed to supporting the Philadelphia community, as that region is at high risk for Zika virus outbreak. With such help, we can help to fund the expenses of laboratory testing and developments to decrease mosquito populations, and effectively neutralize the spread of the virus.
The Problem
The virus, originally discovered in 1947, is transmitted from pregnant mothers to their children, through sexual intercourse, blood transfusions, laboratory …show more content…
The New York area will be covered, as it has just invested in 2 additional machines and have 3 more currently in production. Due to the size of the Philadelphia area, I propose that 3 of these machines be ordered for that area to combat the virus. Though $225,000 may seem like a very large amount of money, it is much less costly in comparison to the medical bills and fees associated with treating each and every patient admitted due to infection of the disease, let alone any abnormality correction post-birth from an infected
It is my understanding that UNICEF’s primary goals are to improve conditions until they are made suitable for children. For this reason, I thought it would be fantastic to have such an incredible organization aid in combating this virus, which most often affects pregnant women. Specifically, I would hope that any financial aid could be directed to supporting the Philadelphia community, as that region is at high risk for Zika virus outbreak. With such help, we can help to fund the expenses of laboratory testing and developments to decrease mosquito populations, and effectively neutralize the spread of the virus.
The Problem
The virus, originally discovered in 1947, is transmitted from pregnant mothers to their children, through sexual intercourse, blood transfusions, laboratory …show more content…
The New York area will be covered, as it has just invested in 2 additional machines and have 3 more currently in production. Due to the size of the Philadelphia area, I propose that 3 of these machines be ordered for that area to combat the virus. Though $225,000 may seem like a very large amount of money, it is much less costly in comparison to the medical bills and fees associated with treating each and every patient admitted due to infection of the disease, let alone any abnormality correction post-birth from an infected