MedLife101
Global Health Systems
Barriers to Care
Infectious Disease & Prevention
Maternal & Community Health
100
What 5 countries have there been classic service learning trips to
1.)Peru
2.)Ecuador
3.)Costa Rica
4.)Guatemala
5.) Tanzania
100
What is the World Health Organization (WHO)?
This international organization leads global public health efforts and sets health guidelines worldwide.
100
What is a financial barrier?
When patients cannot afford the cost of visiting a doctor or buying medication, this type of barrier exists.
100
This disease was officially eradicated worldwide through global vaccination efforts
Smallpox
100
What is the maternal mortality rate?
This rate measures how many women die from pregnancy-related causes per 100,000 live births.
200
What are mobile clinics?
These are temporary clinics that are utilized by Medlife (and similar orgs) to reach remote communities without permanent clinics.
200
What is Universal Health Coverage (UHC)?
This term describes a system where everyone can get healthcare without facing financial hardship.
200
What is a geographic barrier?
When someone lives far from hospitals and lacks transportation to reach care, this is an example of this type of barrier.
200
This public health tool helps prevent the spread of infectious diseases by protecting both individuals and communities.
Vaccinations
200
What is postpartum hemorrhage?
Severe bleeding after childbirth that can lead to maternal deaths in low-income countries
300
These three pillars make up Medlife’s core approach
Medicine, Education, and Development
300
What is out-of-pocket payment?
In many low-income countries, people must pay for medical services directly at the time of care.
300
What is a healthcare workforce shortage?
In many low-income countries, there are not enough doctors or nurses to meet the population’s needs.
300
Access to clean water and sanitation helps prevent the spread of these types of diseases.
Waterborne Disease
300
Where is post partum hemorrhage most common (geographically)?
Subsaharan Africa
400
How does MedLife improve long-term healthcare?
By getting patients enrolled in the patient follow-up program allowing an in-person staff to keep tabs on the patients' health.
400
What is geographic health disparity?
When certain locations i.e. rural communities have fewer doctors and hospitals compared to cities.
400
What is a cultural or social barrier?
When cultural beliefs, stigma, or mistrust prevent someone from seeking treatment, this type of barrier is present.
400
This mosquito-borne disease remains a major cause of death in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa.
Malaria
400
Regular check-ups during pregnancy help detect complications early. These visits are called:
Prenatal Care Visits
500
MedLife has several initiatives that are based on community development to build long-term, sustainable changes in communities. The website explains 9 such initiatives, name at least 5
1- Corn Dryers
2- Green Spaces
3- Home Renovations
4- School Renovations
5-Water Pylons and Reservoirs
6- Retaining walls
7- GreenHouses
8- Hygiene Projects
9- Community Staircases
500
What is health system strengthening?
This type of healthcare program focuses on strengthening local clinics and training local providers instead of only offering short-term medical missions.
500
What is catastrophic health expenditure?
When high medical bills push families into poverty, this financial consequence is occurring.
500
What is herd immunity?
When enough people in a population are immune to a disease, it helps protect those who are not immune.
500
What factor during childbirth significantly worsens maternal and neonatal mortality?
Lack of access to emergency C-sections and surgical care during labor increases the risk of this outcome for mothers and newborns.