Then Africa saw a resurgence of the disease linked to the HIV/AIDS virus. Because of this linkage, countries have found it very difficult to combat the disease. The WHO, in response to the MDGs on tuberculosis, has outlined a plan, aimed at reducing the amount of cases of the disease, which is centered on gaining political support and funding for treatment measures. Because of its linkage to HIV, a more integrated solution is needed. Also, because tuberculosis is a highly infectious airborne disease, a cross-border regional approach is also needed in order to prevent the denial of care based on nationality.
Africa saw a resurgence of the Tuberculosis infection in recent decades because of its connection to the AIDS virus. AIDS or Acquired …show more content…
Governments were originally hesitant to put resources into public health strategies, aimed at attacking HIV, but with the persistence of outside organizations, they have been forced to. In 2001, after the development of the MDGs, the UN General Assembly Special Session Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS began to cause awareness and spark action to solve the pandemic. This was followed by the WHO’s “3 by 5” initiative in 2003. This was an aggressive plan to increase the treatment and care of HIV tremendously, in particular by increasing access to antiretroviral treatments. This initiative led to the G8 nation’s agreeing to support universal access to HIV …show more content…
The system in South Africa has been hindered by years of colonialism, apartheid, and post-apartheid governance. During which times, discrimination, migrant issues, income inequality and extreme violence, are all attributed to the hurting health system. The current disparity in health services is attributed to the macroeconomic system that did nothing to redistribute the resources in order to provide benefits and care to the poorest of poor. Another problem that faces South Africans is long wait times that accompany a shortage of
Africa saw a resurgence of the Tuberculosis infection in recent decades because of its connection to the AIDS virus. AIDS or Acquired …show more content…
Governments were originally hesitant to put resources into public health strategies, aimed at attacking HIV, but with the persistence of outside organizations, they have been forced to. In 2001, after the development of the MDGs, the UN General Assembly Special Session Declaration of Commitment on HIV/AIDS began to cause awareness and spark action to solve the pandemic. This was followed by the WHO’s “3 by 5” initiative in 2003. This was an aggressive plan to increase the treatment and care of HIV tremendously, in particular by increasing access to antiretroviral treatments. This initiative led to the G8 nation’s agreeing to support universal access to HIV …show more content…
The system in South Africa has been hindered by years of colonialism, apartheid, and post-apartheid governance. During which times, discrimination, migrant issues, income inequality and extreme violence, are all attributed to the hurting health system. The current disparity in health services is attributed to the macroeconomic system that did nothing to redistribute the resources in order to provide benefits and care to the poorest of poor. Another problem that faces South Africans is long wait times that accompany a shortage of