TASK#1 In 3-4 sentences, describe global health governance and why it is important in disease transmission. Describe 2 missteps of WHO in handling Ebola. Now, think about how COVID-19 is being handled. Has WHO learned it's lesson from Ebola in handling COVID-19? Why or why not? (Links to an external site.)Based on what you have learned about global health governance and COVID-19, does the US response to COVID-19 (Links to an external site.) align with the principles of global health governance? So, if you were a key player in global health, such as the President or the Secretary of State, discuss two things that you would have either done differently or kept the same in handling COVID-19, and your justification for either making these changes or supporting what has been done.Global health governance is the ways in which societies organize and collectively manage their affairs. There are many key players in effective global health governance, including state and non-state actors, like the WHO and private donors such as the Gates Foundation. Global health diplomacy (GHD) is the "process of negotiated collective action for global health that can eventually lead to new forms of global health policy and governance " (Fidler, 2008). Let's now dive into the readings and videos. Assigned readings and videos for this topic are organized in preferred chronological order below and will be relevant for your discussion assignment!Please watch my lecture on global health governance and global health diplomacy. And here is a copy of the slides: Global Health Governance.pdfActionsNow, complete this short reading on Global health governance.pdfActionsLet's watch this video on theWHOs response to Ebola (Links to an external site.)And this video onWHO reform (Links to an external site.)Finally, this short reading on lessons learned from the Ebola crisisTASK #2 Objective: To explore a local public health intervention or prevention program and identify strengths and weaknesses based on the lecture material. Instructions: Please find a local public health intervention or prevention program that is currently being implemented (or was recently implemented) in your community. I have included some websites below to help your search. Once you have found the program, please answer the following questions. Describe the program in at least 4-5 sentences. What is the goal of the program, who is the population targeted?Based on the information from the instructor lecture, identify the type of community intervention (community as a setting, community as a resource, etc) that is being implementedDo you think this program is good for your community? Why or why not? Remember, community members are essential to designing effective programs, so think about what you know about your own community and whether this intervention will be effective. What might public health professionals want to consider adding/removing?Helpful websitesLive Well San Diego (Links to an external site.)Alcohol and Drug Prevention Programs (Links to an external site.)Commission on Gang PreventionTASK#3Part 1: Read Chapter 16: 'Think About It: The Stigmatization of HIV and Other STIs' and answer two of the following questions: How have you observed HIV/STI stigma among your friends or others in our society? How were these stigmas demonstrated? If you became infected with HIV or another STI, would stigma and shame be an issue for you? If so, how would you deal with it? From what resources would you seek help and support? file:///C:/Users/16195/Downloads/Week%205%20STD%20101.htmlTASK#4The Millennium Village Project had multiple challenges, as discussed by Nina Munk in The Idealist. Based on your reading and what you have learned in this course, please respond to the following question in 1.5-2 double-spaced pages. You do not need any references besides The Idealist.:Identify 2-3 specific challenges or pitfalls discussed in the book and how you would address each one. Consider how Sachs' egotism and inability to listen to the people of the villages and experts in the field contributed to these challenges.If you were to conduct a similar study today, what specifically would you do differently and why?

Properties of Soil, Agriculture and Water Availability Impacts Laboratory[WLO: 2] [CLOs: 1, 3, 5]This lab enables you to analyze the natural porosity and particle size of soil samples along with the chemical composition and profile of different soil types.The Process:Take the required photos and complete all parts of the assignment (calculations, data tables, etc.). On the “Lab Worksheet,” answer all of the questions in the “Lab Questions” section. Finally, transfer all of your answers and visual elements from the “Lab Worksheet” into the “Lab Report.” You will submit both the “Lab Report” and the “Lab Worksheet” to Waypoint.The Assignment:Make sure to complete all of the following items before submission:Before you begin the assignment, read the Properties of Soil: Agricultural and Water Availability Impacts Investigation Manual and review The Scientific Method (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site. presentation video.Complete Activities 1 through 4 using materials in your kit, augmented by additional materials that you will supply. Photograph each activity following these instructions:When taking lab photos, you need to include in each image a strip of paper with your name and the date clearly written on it.Complete all parts of the Week 2 Lab Worksheet, and answer all of the questions in the “Lab Questions” section.Transfer your responses to the lab questions and the data tables and your photos from the “Lab Worksheet” into the “Lab Report” by downloading the Lab Report Template.2

Discussion Topic for Session 2: Post an article that is about an recent astronomical discovery (in the past couple of years). This can be about the discovery of a planet or moon, or a theory that changes the way astronomers think about an important problem.General Information about Discussions: The purpose of the discussions is to keep up to date with recent discoveries and also to engage you in rich, scientific discussion. Each session you are asked to post an article from the Internet and to lead a discussion about the content of the article with a group of your classmates. Discussions are an important part of the course and thus are worth 33% of your grade. They are live during each session and can not be made up later. For each session you should:Post a scientifically-valid article on the session's topic with its URL and a 1-3 paragraph summary of the article for your groupmates. Do this well before the Deadline 1 (see top of page). You must post a unique article that no one has posted yet in the group.For the rest of the session, you should read others' articles and ask questions as well as respond to questions people ask about your article. discuss the articles in your groups with your groupmates. On your own article you should respond to people's questions by doing deeper research using other valid scientific articles to provide evidence. A total of at least seven substantive posts per session is required for top marks. A substantive post will show that you read the article, add new information to the conversation, and promote the scientific, evidence-based reasoning. Non-substantive posts (e.g. "Wow - great post!", "I agree", "oops -forgot the link") do not count towards the seven required. Posts must also be distributed throughout the session.Discussions are graded for five sessions (sessions 2-6) so each session's discussion is worth about 7.5 points out of your total grade. They are marked out of 10 points. About 1 point is lost for each missing or late post (articles posted after the first deadline). Up to 2 points are taken off for discussions that only include posts from right before the deadlines. Up to 3 points are taken off for bogus articles from non-scientific sites. Discussions are not given any credit after the second deadline.The success of discussions relies on solid scientific information. This means avoiding propoganda or "alternate facts". Here, again, are some sites that advise how to ensure the validity of information on the Internet:https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/guest-blog/finding-good-information-on-the-internet/https://www.edb.utexas.edu/petrosino/Legacy_Cycle/mf_jm/Challenge%201/website%20reliable.pdfhttps://nccih.nih.gov/health/webresourcesSpecific websites you may want to use for searching for articles include:https://www.universetoday.com/http://space.comhttp://www.skyandtelescope.com/http://nasa.gov