Role of Project C.U.R.E in Developing Countries

This article discusses the healthcare problems in developing countries and how Project C.U.R.E, a non-profit organization based in Denver, can help in alleviating them. It also suggests solutions like improvement in supply chains and development in healthcare facilities.

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Introduction
Healthcare problem is a rising issue in most of the developing countries today.
According to Jahre et al. (2012), mortality rate of newborns in Karamoja region of Uganda is
177 for every 1000 live births, due to common diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis,
malaria, anemia, AIDS, meningitis, dysentery, diarrhea and malnutrition. This speech focuses
on the addressal of healthcare problems in developing countries, caused by poor medical
facilities, poverty and malnutrition, and how Project C.U.R.E, a non-profit organization based
in Denver, can help in alleviating them.
Discussion
Problem of diseases
Developing countries face a lack of infrastructure and technology to provide ailment to
people suffering from a host of diseases, thereby requiring immediate attention.
1. Shortage of medical supply stock – Medical supply chains in poor countries fail to
provide for the health requirements of its people.
 Firstly, medical facilities fail to cater to people suffering from common
diseases like malaria, diabetes, tuberculosis, diarrhea, hypertension and AIDS.
 Secondly, the many governments have urged common illnesses to be treated in
households rather than in the limited medical facilities of these countries.
2. Poor sanitation and water facilities – The root of most healthcare problems in
developing countries is the lack of proper sanitation facilities and supply of clean
drinking water (Alvarez, Barney & Newman, 2015)
 Firstly, the shortage of potable water and proper sanitation causes diarrheal
diseases and malaria that can intensify if not treated properly.

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 Secondly, governments spends a large proportion of its resources on water and
sanitation programs but with inadequate results.
Persistent issue of malnutrition
Secondly, apart from the issues faced due to poor healthcare facilities provided by the
government, poverty accounts for a shortage of food supply.
1. Poverty – Most of the developing countries suffer from the issue pf poverty, thereby
not being able to provide its people with the basic necessities (Rahman, 2016).
2. Droughts and famines – Many developing countries are dependent on cultivation for
food supply. However, frequent droughts or famines disrupt a steady supply of food,
thereby causing malnutrition.
Solutions
1. Improvement in supply chains – Project C.U.R.E aims to improve the supply of
medical facilities can help in alleviating the healthcare situation in more than 120
developing countries (Projectcure.org, 2019).
 It can facilitate ordering of medical supplies online to cater to the requirements
of people promptly.
 ProCURE can also aid in health supplies by providing workforce that operates
in every region of these countries.
2. Development in healthcare facilities – Finally, advancement in healthcare facilities
will also ensure a reduction in the endangerment of life in the world.
 ProCURE can aid the governments by importing advanced medical
technology to the existing healthcare facilities.
 C.U.R.E clinics can be established in affected areas to ensure adequacy in the
availability of healthcare for the people.

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Conclusion
To sum up, the world has seen a rise in healthcare problems, especially in the developing
countries that often fail to provide for its people. Project C.U.R.E aims at solving healthcare
problems in developing countries like Uganda, Estonia, Kenya, Indonesia and many more.
They provide services like medical supplying, and clinics that cater to the health requirements
of the people. Therefore, in conclusion, non-profit organizations like Project C.U.R.E play an
important role in aiding people and making the world a better place.

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