Human African Trypanosomiasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Human African Trypanosomiasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Global Health Project (GHP) :
Investigate Human African trypanosomiasis on all residents who reside in
the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Human African trypanosomiasis
(Sleeping Sickness) is a parasitic infection spread by the bites of tsetse
flies that is almost 100% fatal without prompt diagnosis and treatment to
prevent the parasites invading the central nervous system (WHO, 2012).
GHP Assignment #2
Introduction of GHP (Global Health Project)
Students will provide a brief overview of their GHP project.
1) The summary will include a declaration of the approved /selected GHP disease topic:
Students MUST state their GHP topic, GHP target population, and GHP target area. (See above)
2) The summary will include a rationale for selection / brief justification of selection:
In this assignment you will provide a one to two paragraph rationale / justification for why
you are passionate about this topic. Also, explain why you consider it to be a major
global health concern that warrants urgent epidemiological investigation and intervention.
3) This summary introduction will include a declaration of the approved/selected
target area/region/ country for your approved GHP:
Students will briefly describe target area.
4) This summary will include a declaration of the approved/ selected target population
within a target area for your approved GHP: Students will briefly describe target area
and population.
5) Formatting: Assignment MUST a table of contents and
in-text subheadings for each required numerical (listed above) assignment component.
Due Dates/ Length
The length of the assignment text should be at least 3-4 pages.