Select a preventable disease affecting a population, and write a persuasive essay for the USAID.gov blog proposing a disease surveillance program

During a global health volunteer trip, you identified the need for a disease surveillance program targeting a preventable disease within a global population. You would like to create awareness about this need and propose a solution.

Instructions

Select a preventable disease affecting a population, and write a persuasive essay for the USAID.gov blog proposing a disease surveillance program. The essay should:

· Introduce the topic and include a thesis statement (1 paragraph)

· Describe the preventable disease and population affected by the disease (1-2 paragraphs)

· Propose methods for a disease surveillance program within the population (up to 1 page)

· Suggest global health organizations that would be suited to launch the program (1-2 paragraphs)

· Explain how the program would be communicated to healthcare providers and communities (1-2 paragraphs)

The essay should be in APA format. Information should be supported by evidence from professional sources, published within the past five years.

Resources

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Assessment due date

6/20/25, 11:59 PM (CDT)

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