One minute. That’s how long it takes for 3 people to die of Tuberculosis, 2 children to die from Malaria, and 1 person to die of Covid-19. Global health relates to population-based systems and strategies implemented specifically in poor and developing nations to aid marginalized peoples. There is an unprecedented rift between health systems in the various socioeconomic regions of the Earth. So what causes this rift? What is the current state of the world’s health? And what are the determinants of health? All questions to be answered and more in this 50-minute session titled; Global Health in Context. Throughout this presentation, we will cover the importance of Global Health and how health policies implemented in one part of the world can significantly impact another.
Ubaida Al-Aani is an Iraqi/Canadian student, currently attending Michael E. Debakey High School and has been a devoted member of MUN since the ninth grade. His experiences across conferences have helped expand his view of the world and geared his attention towards the various health issues faced by marginalized groups across the globe. Born to a family dedicated to the medical profession, Ubaida has always had an interest in public speaking, advocacy, and the medical sciences. He is a firm believer in the importance of helping others in any way he can. One of his earliest experiences was distributing over-the-counter medication that helped treat general ailments such as coughs, stomach pain, headaches, etc. to Syrian refugees in need. He then moved on to volunteering for other refugee programs in his city including programs geared directly towards the mental health of children. Recently, Ubaida has helped organize fundraisers for breast cancer research, diabetes awareness, and health check-ups for people in Mali. He has received a number of certificates including COVID-19 Contact Tracing from Johns Hopkins, and Global Health from Yale University.
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