Millennium Development Goals The Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) are, eight goals put in place by the 191 UN states, the goals are set to be reached by the year 2015. Signed September of 2000, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) 2015, the United Millennium Declaration commits leaders of the world to combat literacy, hunger, environmental degradation, disease, and discrimination against women. Having specific targets and indicators, the MDGs are acquired from this Declaration. The eight goals are, to eradicate hunger and extreme poverty, achieve universal primary education, empower women and promote gender equality, lessen the deaths in children, improve the health of mothers, combat diseases for example HIV/AIDS and …show more content…
The monitoring progress indicator for this would be, maternal mortality ratio and the number of births attended by a skilled healthcare person. o The second target is to have universal access to reproductive health by 2015. The monitoring progress indicators for this target according to MDG Indicators 2008 are, the rate of contraceptive prevalence, the birth rates of adolescents, antenatal care coverage, and the need for family planning that is unmet. • To Combat HIV/AIDS, Malaria, and other Diseases Targets and Monitoring Progress Indicator: o The first target is to have stopped and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS by 2015. The monitoring progress indicators according to MDG Indicators 2008 are, the prevalence of HIV among those between the ages of 15-24, condom use, correct comprehensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS for the population of those of the aged 15-24, the ratio of orphans to non-orphans attendance at school between the ages of 10-14. o The second target is universal access for all of those who need treatment for HIV/AIDS, to be achieved by 2010. The monitoring progress indicator for this is, access to antiretroviral drugs (MDG Indicators 2008). The antiretroviral treatment for HIV/AIDS have increased between the years 2004-2009 (Vandemoortele 2011). o The
Huge progress can be noted especially in urban area. Unfortunately rural areas still required a lot of help, mostly basic education about AIDS/HIV prevention.
There is some good news in the fight against HIV. Between 2005 and 2014 new diagnosis of HIV have fallen by 19% nationwide (CDC, 2017). Those living with HIV are now living longer, healthier lives and have the opportunity to
Goals must be stated in measurable terms, i.e., how can you tell you have accomplished that goal? Identify dates for accomplishing each goal.
The sixth goal is to combat HIV/AIDS and other diseases, focusing on reversing their spread and providing universal access to treatment. We have seen progress made in most countries towards achieving this goal, with the statistics falling every day, however, we are far from the finish line as a little over 2 million people still contract AIDS/HIV.
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/AIDS is a pandemic problem affecting global health. At the end of 2015, 36.7 million people were living with HIV/AIDS globally. The rate of incidence is more prevalent in Sub-Saharan Africa with almost 1 in every 24 adults living with HIV/AIDS. In the united states, HIV/AIDS is a diversified health problem affecting all sexes, ages and races and involving the transmission of multiple risk behavior. However, with the introduction of various prevention programs and antiretroviral drugs, the incidence of HIV/AIDS has reduced.
If you look at how everything has developed since AIDS was first regarded as s major threat to public health in the beginning of the 1980’s it could be said that a lot of progress has been made. Not in a way where infected individuals around the world get the treatment they need or the developing countries get completely the support necessary, but today the world is closer to that goal than years before. This is important to outline because people tend to forget the progress been made, as they are only searching for a certain ending or result. The final solution to the dilemma between distribution of drugs to all people in need and the costly and continuous research required to find a cure, is not in reach [3].
Target 7 -: Have halted by 2015 and begun to reverse the spread of HIV/AIDS.
15. Women and HIV related MDGs, its target and impact of HIV to achieve the target
Infant and Maternal mortality rates have declined in the past 60 years because people are waiting till adulthood to have babies. Teen pregnancy used to be common and during that time, their bodies aren’t developed well enough to have a baby. As well as the medical field have made huge advancements in technology and protocols. Prenatal testing can be used to make sure the baby is healthy. Amniocentesis tests are used to check your baby for potential defects or disorders. CVS tests remove chorionic villi cells from the placenta to check for chromosomal abnormalities. Doctors and nurses wash their hands more and more effectively now, stopping the spread of bacteria. Medication helps the mother with pain, stress, blood pressure, and helps the baby
Although HIV is no longer the automatic death sentence it was in the 80’s, it remains a thorn even in our modern societies. For instance, HIV treatment is exponentially expensive, and can only be afforded by residents in developed countries. In fact, most third world nations are still in the 80’s as far as HIV treatment technology is concerned. Fatality rates particularly in Africa are astronomical to say the least (Rensburg 267). With prices, for
United States has a goal in mind regarding Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) or Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) infection, to become a country free HIV/AIDS, make it a rare disease and if someone gets it, the person will receive a high quality healthcare and no discrimination for the disease nor the person´s economy, ethics, sexual orientation, etc. In 2010 it was established the National HIV/AIDS Strategy for the United States. With President Obama in charged, the government committed to reach three main goals regarding the HIV/AIDS strategy plan; reduce the number of people
Most of these qualities mentioned above by both organizations are focused on improving health and prevent diseases. For example, both, Healthy people 2020 and (WHO, MDG), mentioned a common important goal which is to educate the population. There is a common believe that health literacy can have an impact on health promotion and disease prevention. Also, the goal of achieving health equity as well as eliminating disparities is shared between both organizations.
First comprehensive national HIV/AIDS strategy released by the Obama Administration. Obama Administration also announces the goal of an AIDS free
Almost half a million lives of women and children are lost during pregnancy and child birth. A large percentage of these deaths can be avoided or are preventable. The reduction of child mortality is not only an issue because of its effect on development of a nation but also since it posses a challenge in human rights. If the mortality rate cases are reduced then it means that the nation is better placed in terms of health. This means that there are measures that have been put in place to ensure a decrease in this child mortality rates.
The most recent UNAIDS/WHO estimates show that, in 1999 alone, 5.4 million people were newly infected with HIV [9].