Kaltura Health Policy Analysis

  1. Research healthcare issues that have been identified in your local community. Develop a PowerPoint presentation with speaker notes. You will then use the PowerPoint during your Kaltura recording. Structure a health policy analysis presentation that addresses the following topics particular to your health problem:
    o Problem Statement
    o Background
    o Landscape
    o Options
    o Recommendations
  2. Next, record your Kaltura presentation showing your PowerPoint and yourself speaking. Upload your Kaltura presentation into the week 4 assignment. How to use Kaltura resources are in Home/Resources/Technology Resources.
  3. Posting your recording:
    o Go to the week four assignment tab and hit Submit Assignment
    o Use the Text Entry Tab. You will have the option of selecting the Kaltura icon.
    o It will take you to your My Media Gallery and upload it from there.

Full Answer Section

    Slide 3: Problem Statement Image: A crowded public hospital in Nairobi Speaker Notes:
  • The healthcare system in Nairobi is under strain, struggling to meet the needs of its growing population.
  • This has led to a number of challenges, including:
    • Long waiting times for appointments and treatment
    • A shortage of qualified healthcare professionals
    • A lack of access to essential medicines and diagnostic tests
Slide 4: Background Image: A Kenyan slum Speaker Notes:
  • The history of healthcare in Kenya dates back to the colonial era, when the British established a system of hospitals and clinics.
  • After independence in 1963, the Kenyan government took over responsibility for healthcare.
  • Since then, the government has made significant investments in healthcare, including building new hospitals and clinics and training healthcare professionals.
  • However, these investments have not been able to keep pace with the growing demand for healthcare services.
Slide 5: Landscape Image: A Kenyan healthcare worker Speaker Notes:
  • The healthcare landscape in Nairobi is complex and fragmented, with a mix of public and private providers.
  • The public sector provides the majority of healthcare services, but these services are often overcrowded and underfunded.
  • The private sector is growing, but it is often too expensive for many Kenyans.
  • There is also a lack of coordination between different providers, which can make it difficult for patients to access the care they need.
Slide 6: Options Image: A group of Kenyan healthcare workers brainstorming Speaker Notes:
  • There are a number of options for addressing the healthcare challenges in Nairobi.
  • These include:
    • Increasing funding for the public sector
    • Improving coordination between different providers
    • Investing in preventive care
    • Raising awareness of health issues
    • Promoting healthy lifestyles
Slide 7: Recommendations Image: A Kenyan family receiving healthcare services Speaker Notes:
  • Based on the analysis of the healthcare challenges in Nairobi, the following recommendations are made:
    • The government should increase funding for the public sector to improve the quality and availability of healthcare services.
    • There should be improved coordination between different healthcare providers to ensure that patients have access to the care they need.
    • The government should invest in preventive care programs to reduce the burden of chronic diseases.
    • There should be increased public awareness of health issues to promote healthy lifestyles and reduce the risk of disease.
    • The government should promote healthy lifestyles through education and community programs.
Slide 8: Conclusion Image: A healthy Kenyan community Speaker Notes:  

Sample Answer

   

Slide 1: Title Slide

Title: Addressing Healthcare Challenges in Nairobi, Kenya

Subtitle: A Health Policy Analysis

Presenter: Bard

Slide 2: Introduction

Image: A map of Nairobi, Kenya

Speaker Notes:

  • Nairobi, Kenya, is a vibrant and rapidly growing city with a population of over 4 million people.
  • Despite significant progress in recent years, Nairobi faces several healthcare challenges, including:
    • A high burden of infectious diseases
    • Limited access to quality healthcare services