Example Proposal Topics and Solutions
The following are examples of ideal public health problems and potential solutions that include the required guidelines.
1. Helmet Usage Policy Topic:
Public Health Problem: High head trauma mortality among helmeted motorcyclist and wide scale use of non-certified helmets and limited enforcement of certified helmets
Potential Solution: Improved enforcement and helmet vouchers
Primary Stakeholders: Law enforcement, Motorcyclists, Helmet manufacturers, Ministry of Finance
2. Adolescent HIV/AIDS Testing Policy Topic:
Public Health Problem: High national HIV/AIDS morbidity and mortality among children
Potential Solution: Introduction of routine adolescent testing in schools and in healthcare settings
Primary Stakeholders: Adolescent Guardians/Parents, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Finance, Healthcare providers,
3. High TB Burden among Health Care Workers Policy Topic:
Public Health Problem: Lack of mandatory TB testing requirements among health care workers and high TB mortality and morbidity among health care workers.
Potential Solution: Mandatory routine TB testing requirements among health care workers
Primary Stakeholders: Ministry of Health, Healthcare Workers
4. Childhood Obesity Policy Topic:
Public Health Problem: High obesity burden among children
Potential Solution: Access to fresh fruits and vegetables in school lunches, increase taxes on sugared drinks and snacks
Primary Stakeholders: Ministry of Education, Ministry of Health, Food and Beverage Manufacturers