Two major health policies supported by a global health organization
Partnering for change is a very common way organizations make a difference.
Your assignment is to discuss two major health policies supported by a global health organization that has a significant impact on your selected population.( chose a population of your choice) As you think about which policies to write about, think about what major health issues are in your selected population now. Also, think about what health issues no longer affect your selected population because of successful health policies.
In order to receive full credit, this assignment should clearly discuss two major health policies and their impact on your selected population.
SLP Assignment Expectations
Length: 2–3 pages
Required Reading
Heymann, J. (2010). Global health and social policy. Video retrieved from
Labonté, R, & Schrecker, T. (2007). Globalization and social determinants of health: the role of the global marketplace (part 2 of 3). Globalization and Health, 3(6), 1-17. Retrieved from http://www.biomedcentral.com/content/pdf/1744-8603…
Optional Reading
Benatar, SR, Gill, S & Bakker, I. (2011). Global Health and the Global Economic Crisis. American Journal of Public Health, Vol. 101, No. 4, pp. 646-653. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2009.188458. Retrieved from http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC305232…
WHO Maximizing Positive Synergies Collaborative Group (2009). An assessment of interactions between global health initiatives and country health systems. The Lancet, 373: 2137–69.