Students are required to write an essay addressing a specific children’s health problem or issue in a selected low/middle-income country or population.

The major essay should include:

1. A brief introduction to the selected country or population;

2. A clear description of the health problem or issue addressing why it is of public health significance in the selected population (include epidemiological data)

3. A list of current programs and/or policies addressing the issue and a detailed description of one of these.

4. A discussion of the remaining challenges

5. A rationale for one public health strategy to address one or more of the challenges

6. Key recommendations for policy makers, practitioners, and/or the public.

Length: 2000 words.

Students will receive written feedback.