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Globalisation And The Plight Of The Poor
I, D Liche, will define globalization as 'marketing everything in sight freely'. I know other scholars have defined globalization in a much neat form which stresses liberalism, democracy and capitalism. From Kaunda's humanism that proved to be 'chaotic' and unsuccessful, Chiluba in the early 90's tried to dance and tango in the global world. I think he did quite well as an individual because of the expensive designer suits and shoes he accumulated; but as a country, he and his economists might not have fully weighed and understood the consequences of globalization. Democracy came with capitalism and liberalism. Most national companies and institutions were 'sold,' most often, to foreigners who had the money and claimed to give donations to Zambia. Even health institutions were or are at the verge of being 'sold'. The health boards were such a near attempt. The World Bank and IMF came with their Structural Adjustment Program (SAP). What we don't realize is that westerners have been very careful on what to make private and what to keep as government owned. Most of the health, communication and social services are still government controlled in both United Kingdom and the Americas.
I am not here to condemn nor condone globalization but highlight its effects on the HIV/AIDS pandemic and health in general.
Globalization has many benefits some of which have contributed much to containing the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Quick and easy communication has enabled many Zambians to learn about preventive measures if they are to remain HIV negative or avoid re-infection. Communication has also helped some to have healthy diets and access Anti-retroviral (ARV) drugs. Sharing of positive ideals such as gender empowerment has enabled our women to stand up 'erect' to fight against the many abuses often justified by tradition and domineering men. The most important abuses are to deal with sex when women are abused by men and our culture sometimes seems to 'okay' the acts. Financial transactions are cheaper and made easy (e.g. western union) providing ways for relatives to help and care for their sick/affected relatives. New technology has been and is been developed that can contain infectious diseases including AIDS easily and effectively.
Unfortunately these benefits cannot be matched to the drawbacks of globalization especially in the health sector. The benefits are actually drowned because only an exclusive group of people seem to benefit from them leaving millions of poor Zambians only gaining the bad effects. Below I highlight, point by point, why globalization worsens the HIV/AIDS situation other than better it.
- IMMIGRATION AND EMIGRATION. Many Africans are shuffled around the globe looking for greener pastures in developed countries. Whilst it can be claimed they send a few dollars home, the massive movement makes infectious diseases like AIDS be 'without borders' and extremely uncontrollable. Urbanisation, which makes cities or towns look more central and full of money has led to more unemployment, shanty compounds that are dangerous to health and put more of our people at risk of disease.
- POVERTY AND INEQUALITIES. Globalization breeds poverty and elongates the gap between the rich and the poor. The poverty makes some people especially women, stripped of all choices, sell themselves for a few bucks by involving themselves in risky sexual behaviour that might leave them infected or see them infect their money-sex partners. Men in distressing poverty might resort to huge alcohol intakes that leave them with poor judgement in sexual matters and become violent. Inequalities and poverty leave the poor over-dependent on the rich and just gulp whatever is thrown to them. This over-dependency developed by inequalities expose the disadvantaged to infection and disease not forgetting other forms of abuse.
- ADOPTING UNHEALTHY CULTURES AND LIFESTYLES. Most of our youth copy their dressing, talking, ways of walking and even values from what they see largely on dstv and in flashy Hollywood magazines. Problem is those are dominated with 'free' sex mentalities allowing sex at all stages of one's life including unfaithfulness – so long as there is maximum enjoyment. A culture of violence is shown as attractive as in rap videos. Music that is rough and stress on being sexy has exposed us the youth to unhealthy lifestyles not fit for our survivor when HIV/AIDS is all around us. Our cultural and political values have changed and continue to change. Rather than our own, what is learned from other cultures is treasured. Some of us, youths, believe that our parents are pre-ancient when they believe in cultural values. We forget that the Zambian cultural values that stress on communal sharing and the extended family are much more beneficial. When one member of the family is facing problems, all members would be involved and would try to do something about the problem. Culturally, globalization has made western 'garbage' styles much more attractive than Zambian traditions. Values of love, fraternity, and sharing have been cast out to make way for the mostly individualistic pleasure-profit orientated ones. The point here in terms of HIV/AIDS is that if we withheld the Zambian values, sick relatives and orphans due to AIDS deaths would easily be incorporated into the family and taken care of. Because of massive individualism, relatives are sceptical to take care of the children of one they never knew and who was locked into individualism.
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Matongo Maumbi
Matongo Maumbi aka Afromatrix, is a producer at Radio Chikuni in southern rural Zambia on 91.8fm. I have been a practicing journalist since 2000 and ICTs for development in rural areas and youth related issues have been of particular interest. I have an interest in writing, and when I do it's a good piece. I believe that sharing such information with a wider group can enhance good growth on my part in Chikuni and the other parts of the world.
I am male and 24 years old, single and hope to marry the girl I have intimate emotions with.
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-BARENESS/INFERTILITY
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I caught genital herpes from my Ex Husband in 2012,he never told me about the virus. I had it for 6 years with so many outbreak,and it affected my life.. People think herpes is really a minor skin irritation herpes has a long term effects on health. The stigma attached to this virus by ignorant people is ridiculous. Most people have herpes in one form or another,i was first taking Antiviral medicines, such as acyclovir(Zovirax), famciclovir (Famvir), and valacyclovir (Valtrex), are recommended for treating primary genital herpes outbreaks. This medicine can be taken when an outbreak occurs. It can also be taken every day to help prevent outbreaks,it is not a total cure... I will like to tell everyone who is reading this my testimony on how i get rid of my genital herpes.I was reading a comment on the internet,and i saw a testimony posted by a young lady from USA that she got rid of her herpes with the help of Doctor Elvis,a Traditional Herbalist from Nigeria.So i was so happy when i saw that post,that his herbal medication Cure the virus totally.I quickly copied the herbal doctor email address and i email him within 30 minutes he respond to my mail.I explain things to him he told me not to worry that i should fill his herbal form which i did..The next day he told me that he has prepare the herbal medicine,that i should send him my home address that he want to send his HERBAL MEDICINE to me via DHL or FedEx that was how i got the herbal medication and i use it as i was instructed.After a week i went to see a Medical Doctor who confirmed my herpes was no more.When Mira a friend of mine saw my HOSPITAL TEST RESULT she was surprise and i also introduce her to Dr ELvis and she also got cured from same Genital herpes Virus.
He also have a herbal cure for Following DISEASES,this is not scam is 100% Real.
-GENITAL AND ORAL HERPES
-HPV
-HIV
-DIABETES
-EPSTEIN BARR
-PENIS ENLARGEMENT AND WEAK ERECTION
-VIRGINA PROBLEM
-WHOOPING COUGH
- HEPATITIS A,B AND C
-FORDYCE SPOT
-COLD SORE
-ALS
-LOWER RESPIRATORY INFECTION
-LOW SPERM COUNT
-MRSA(METHICILLIN-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCUS AUREUS
-ZIKA VIRUS
-COPD
-STROKE
-IMPOTENCE
-PILE
-HYPERTENSION
-LOW SPERM COUNT
-MENOPAUSE DISEASE
-ASTHMA
-CANCER
-BARENESS/INFERTILITY
-PCOS
-SHINGLES
-VIRAL HEPATITIS/HEPATITIS B
-FIBROID
-ASTHMA
-SICKLE CELL
-TINNITUS
-YEAST INFECTION
-BARENESS/INFERTILITY
-DIARRHEA and so on...
Contact him today and you will have a testimony..I GOT CURED OF 6 YEARS GENITAL HERPES BY DR Elvis ,CONTACT HIM FOR HELP TODAY...
doctorelvisakhidenor@tutanota.com
GOD IS TRULY GREAT.
GOOD LUCK
doctorelvisakhidenor@tutanota.com
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