In 1947, scientists discovered the Zika virus while collecting samples from monkeys in Uganda’s Zika Forest to track yellow fever. The following year, the virus was detected again in the Zika Forest; however, this time the virus was present in Aedes species mosquitoes. It wasn’t until 1952 that the first human cases were reported in the United Republic of Tanzania, highlighting how adaptable and transmittable the virus became. Since the viruses’ initial discovery, there have been spontaneous outbreaks around the world. However, the most recent 2015 -2016 outbreaks in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean, has brought mass attention to this pandemic, natural disaster that’s greatly impacting the health sector. As a result, many
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In the United States, public health infrastructure provides communities, states, and the nation with the necessary capability to promote health, prevent diseases, prepare and respond to emergencies, threats and ongoing challenges that continually impact the health sector. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines the public health system to encompass various entities, such as: public health agencies at the state and local levels, healthcare providers, public safety agencies, human service and charity organizations, education and youth development organizations, recreation and art-related organizations, economic and philanthropic organizations, and lastly, environmental agencies and organizations. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines ten essential steps communities should take to make the health sector more resilient. These steps include: 1) monitor and identify health related problems in communities; 2) diagnose and investigate health problems and hazards in communities; 3) inform and educate people in the community about health issues; 4) establish partnerships to help identify and solve health problems; 5) develop policies and plans to provide support on both the individual and community levels; 6) enforce laws and regulations to protect health and ensure safety; 7) provide individuals with access to personal health …show more content…
More specifically, by focusing on Puerto Rico and Brazil, we can highlight the geopolitical effects and the cascading impact this pandemic has caused across both public and private entities. For instance, in Puerto Rico it’s estimated that 1 out of every 5 people will contract the Zika virus. The CDC has issued a variety of recommendations, such as using screen protectors on windows and making sure the air conditioning is on, however, Puerto Rico has a different standard of living from the rest of the United States. Most homes are built differently, so they weren’t designed to include screen protection. In addition, many of the citizens in Puerto Rico are too impoverished to pay for these necessities outlined by the CDC, especially air
In the United States, public health infrastructure provides communities, states, and the nation with the necessary capability to promote health, prevent diseases, prepare and respond to emergencies, threats and ongoing challenges that continually impact the health sector. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines the public health system to encompass various entities, such as: public health agencies at the state and local levels, healthcare providers, public safety agencies, human service and charity organizations, education and youth development organizations, recreation and art-related organizations, economic and philanthropic organizations, and lastly, environmental agencies and organizations. Furthermore, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outlines ten essential steps communities should take to make the health sector more resilient. These steps include: 1) monitor and identify health related problems in communities; 2) diagnose and investigate health problems and hazards in communities; 3) inform and educate people in the community about health issues; 4) establish partnerships to help identify and solve health problems; 5) develop policies and plans to provide support on both the individual and community levels; 6) enforce laws and regulations to protect health and ensure safety; 7) provide individuals with access to personal health …show more content…
More specifically, by focusing on Puerto Rico and Brazil, we can highlight the geopolitical effects and the cascading impact this pandemic has caused across both public and private entities. For instance, in Puerto Rico it’s estimated that 1 out of every 5 people will contract the Zika virus. The CDC has issued a variety of recommendations, such as using screen protectors on windows and making sure the air conditioning is on, however, Puerto Rico has a different standard of living from the rest of the United States. Most homes are built differently, so they weren’t designed to include screen protection. In addition, many of the citizens in Puerto Rico are too impoverished to pay for these necessities outlined by the CDC, especially air