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

Running head: ROLE OF PROJECT C.U.R.E. IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
ROLE OF PROJECT C.U.R.E IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES
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ROLE OF PROJECT C.U.R.E IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES1
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.