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How is it that Brazil was able to eliminate measles through various immunisation campaigns and other countries were not? What is missing in these countries?

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It is a fact that the majority of maternal and child mortality is caused by various types of infection although there are inexpensive cures, but so far these are not available to the sick. Nevertheless, elimination is possible through political will, mobilisation of the masses, intervention by the pharmaceutical industry, and advanced technology.

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Cuba succeeded in eliminating malaria through political will and the will of the population, which made its contribution. In 2001, the rate of new HIV/AIDS infections was 0.09% (Bibliotheca Diplo, 2006). This was made possible by mobilising educators, psychologists and specialists to collaborate and advice on anti-HIV/AIDS campaigns.

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Cuba is recognised throughout the world as a country that gives more support to others. In 2001 alone, eight African and six Latin American countries received help from Cuba in the treatment of 200,000 people suffering from HIV/AIDS. This is an example of the political will of one country.

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A similar example is that of Brazil, which succeeded in eradicating malaria by using insecticide as its main weapon, focusing on eliminating sources of contamination and completely eliminating the parasite in the human body. Brazil also developed new, stronger anti-malarial drugs, and much more.

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A large part of the solution to these diseases depends on collaboration between populations, governments and global organisations.

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Imagine if all countries had the same attitude as Cuba, the world would be much better as far as deadly diseases are concerned.

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For example, we can fight diabetes ourselves, by influencing people to change their dietary habits, reducing excessive sugar consumption and other unhealthy eating habits.

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Improving our living conditions, through cleaning, hygiene and sanitation, can contribute to a reduction in deadly diseases, such as malaria and cholera.

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It is also necessary to influence people to think about the future, because changing attitudes can contribute to the control of these diseases.

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After reading the files, you will have the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of deadly diseases and to generate discussions with your colleagues that focus on the health aspects of your neighbourhood and to think about what should be done at the local, national and international political levels.

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1.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Read the files to deepen your knowledge.

2.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After reading the files, answer the following questions:

a.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; What are the main deadliest diseases in the world today?

b.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Cite five examples of countries where these diseases most often occur; 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;which statistical data shows this?

c.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Explain what work is being carried out by large international 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;organizations and governments to solve or minimize these problems.

3.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Prepare and promote a discussion with local health and community 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;representatives where you will go to, and discuss the most frequent deadly 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;diseases in this region and how they can be eradicated.

4.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; After this, write a summary of the main conclusions and give them to your 
&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;teacher for feedback.

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