Written Assignment Unit 2

CPH 2711 Community and

Public Health 1 Health

Education and Behavior

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

In WHO Catalog, three (3) case studies were presented: Viet Nam, Malaysia, and Fiji.
 Choose one (1) of these case studies and discuss it in comparison with your experiences with

public health in your own country using the Strength, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and

Threats (SWOT) Analysis/Overview founded in Section 4 of the case study identify and

effectively describe 3-4 key similarities or differences to your country's public health care

system.

Case Study Fiji,

Throughout this essay, I will discuss the public health disparities and convergences between

Fiji and the US. I will also talk about the advantages, disadvantages, possibilities, and

threats. Although there are 300 islands in Fiji, the largest is Viti Levu, which is in the country's

center and is surrounded by the political, economic, and tourist sectors.

Due to pollution, issues with its forests, and an ever-increasing population, Viti Levu is a huge

island nation facing many challenges. The changing climate has put the dangers associated

with the sea level rise, including the possibility that some areas of Fiji may eventually

submerge. Because of its location surrounded by volcanoes, steep inclines, and rocky

slopes, Viti Levu is in a di icult place where it is di icult to relocate and find a new home for

its residents.

Fiji has excellent health in relation to its population. All of Fiji's citizens' health services are

mostly funded and supplied by the government. All the country's citizens are entitled to

preventive, promotive, curative, and rehabilitative health services from the Ministry of Health.

public health services.

The Ministry of Health is responsible for providing all health services to the people of Fiji.

These services are separated into three categories: western, central/eastern, and northern.
Each category follows a distinct course. There are about 35 pharmacists, 6 acupuncturists,

25 dentists, and 110 medical doctors.

Additionally, there are a few nurses that work for the private sector, but all these doctors are

paid on a service-based basis. A hospital that started in March 2001 and has about forty beds

has been said to as unique. In summary, the private sector of Fiji's health care system

employs one in every four doctors, one in every two dentists, and one in every two

pharmacists.

While the private sector is not heavily involved in public health delivery, many private sector

employees will carry out some public health duties. This is especially true of the

approximately 110 private medical practitioners, most of whom work in primary care

according to the WHO LCPD (2003).

In the United States, there are numerous varieties of hospitals, as well as private practices,

dentists, pharmacists, nurses, acupuncturists, and many other medical specialties. Through

a welfare program, the government does assist those in need with their medical care.

Medicare is another program that provides health services to the elderly. Seniors can only

receive Medicare if they are approved, and eligibility is also based on income.

Furthermore, these individuals receive all necessary medical care and services. Additionally,

there are expensive medical services o ered by private health insurance providers. Many

people struggle to pay for private health insurance, which prevents them from receiving the

necessary medical care. Because of the providers, health care is quite expensive in the

United States. Should the government seize control of the whole health problem, those who

are unable to pay for it may still have hope and be able to get health services and receive the

care they require when it's needed.

What linkages do the two public health systems share? And which do they differ on?

Both nations share the same vision, which is to take care of their population. They do this by

giving their citizens access to healthcare as they see fit. They desire their population to live

contented and healthy lives and to have access to healthcare when they require it. The

distinction between the two nations lies in the fact that there are still some Americans in

2018 who do not have health insurance, even though they need it and cannot a ord it.

Are there any lessons to be learned from the case study that could be applicable to your

country context? Describe them. Are there any lessons that could be learned from your

country context that would benefit other countries? What are they and how do they

contribute to a healthier population?

Yes, it is true that I should relocate to Fiji as a lesson from this experience (Just joking). The

issues I face in the US are that neither my children nor I have health insurance, so we struggle

to visit the doctor because each visit is expensive. If we become seriously ill and require

emergency care, we must go to the hospital and attempt to pay the bill each month or

whenever we have extra money.

Every type of healthcare requires some level of government oversight and regulation due to

their high cost; therefore, health reform is necessary to ensure that those in need of

assistance can get it.

In the final analysis, health care systems di er between nations. While some nations don't

give a damn about their residents' health and welfare, others do. The government must seize

control of health services and their suppliers and ensure that residents receive a ordable,

timely medical treatment.

Reference

World Health Organization, (2015). Public Health. Trade, Foreign Policy, Diplomacy, and Health.

Retrieved from: http://www.who.int/trade/en/

WHO Library Cataloging in Publication Data (2003). Essential public health functions: a three-

country study in the Western Pacific Region. Retrieved from: