Question

Through the methods of philosophy, how can you stop hunger and joblessness Among the citizens of philippine,most especially during this time of coronavirus pandemic?​

Answer 1

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At Action Against Hunger, we take the threat of coronavirus (“COVID-19”) very seriously and have put measures in place to protect the health and safety of our staff and people in the communities that we serve around the world.

Based on the guidance that the CDC, WHO, and local authorities are offering, as of March 12, all U.S.-based employees are working remotely through March 27 and staff will only be permitted to travel for essential purposes. During this time, our operations will continue as close to normal as possible.

To date, most of the more than 45 countries where Action Against Hunger operates have confirmed cases of infection. Some country programs, such as Iran and Afghanistan, are closer to epidemic zones and are developing dedicated operational plans.

IMPACT ON ACTION AGAINST HUNGER’S PROGRAMS

Our teams in the field are taking all the necessary precautions to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to the communities we serve while ensuring the continuity of our lifesaving programs. Many of these measures are designed to protect health workers in communities and facilities, who are among the most at risk for contracting infectious disease. These preparedness measures include restricting travel, reinforcing hygiene practices, defining isolation procedures in case of contamination, ensuring masks for staff who are ill or in contact with sick people, securing equipment to protect our healthcare facilities, and more.

In the countries in which we work, Action Against Hunger will offer our support to the health ministries through specific activities to support local systems. We will make every effort to help identify and refer infected individuals to health centers, as well as to strengthen implementation of hygiene measures to promote behavioral change, including through community support groups.

We also know that undernutrition is a risk factor for complications and death in people with coronavirus. And, as is the case with other diseases such as cholera, malaria, and Ebola, we fear that undernutrition may make people more vulnerable to coronavirus since we know that undernutrition weakens people’s immune systems.

In addition to the strain that this pandemic could put on health systems and facilities around the world, Action Against Hunger is concerned about the long-term impact this pandemic could have on poverty and hunger. As the virus continues to spread, it could impact food production and lead to food insecurity. In addition, at a macro level, when the global economy suffers, the effects on the world's poorest populations could be devastating, driving more people into hunger and poverty. The pandemic is a stark reminder of the challenges that poor families face around the world, especially in the growing number of areas where access to water is limited. In addition to treating millions of acutely malnourished children, our vital Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs teach handwashing and other basic hygiene practices critical to prevent the spread of disease, including coronavirus, worldwide. Last year, our WASH programs reached 8.9 million people.

Here are just some of the ways we promote access to safe water and healthy hygiene:

We are improving access to clean water by building and repairing water sources. By hosting community education sessions and working with mother-to-mother groups, we teach handwashing, sanitary food practices, safe infant care practices, and more. In Haiti, for example, Action Against Hunger has helped to eliminate cholera in part by distributing hygiene kits to all households with suspected cases and educating high-risk communities about handwashing, clean water, and improved sanitation.

In addition to spreading messages about good hygiene habits, how to prevent disease, and how to keep families healthy, our research teams study different ways to encourage hand-washing and healthy habits. They test innovative approaches and explore questions like: in the midst of conflict or natural disaster and in communities where access to clean water is limited, what motivates people to wash their hands? The pandemic is a stark reminder of the challenges that poor families face around the world, especially in the growing number of areas where access to water is limited. In addition to treating millions of acutely malnourished children, our vital Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) programs teach handwashing and other basic hygiene practices critical to prevent the spread of disease, including coronavirus, worldwide. Last year, our WASH programs reached 8.9 million people.

Answer 2

Through the methods of philosophy, we can stop hunger and joblessness among the citizens of the Philippines, most especially during this time of coronavirus pandemic in the following manner.

• After more than two months of rigorous quarantine restrictions that officials believe prevented the spread of the coronavirus but left millions of people jobless and hungry, the Philippines will lift the country's lockdown on Monday.
• President Rodrigo Duterte stated in a televised speech Thursday night that Metropolitan Manila, the capital region and economic engine, will be demoted to a "general community quarantine" in June, down from the present "enhanced" quarantine.
• The remainder of the nation would be subject to a "modified general community quarantine," according to Duterte, who added that the administration "will update if there are any adjustments from time to time."
• The action comes as companies and local governments beg for the lockdown to be lifted to re-ignite the economy after months of restrictions took a severe toll on trade and commerce.
• To assist disadvantaged and low-income households in dealing with the lockdown, the government has offered monetary assistance to around 20 million people.
• 2.6 million individuals lost their employment during the shutdown, according to Labor Secretary Silvestre Bello, who testified last week before the Philippine Senate. According to the labor secretary, up to ten million people might be out of work.
• Hunger also increased. According to a study done by local pollster Social Weather Stations from May 4 to 10, 16.7 percent of people, or an estimated 4.2 million Filipino households, experienced hunger at least once in the previous three months, more than tripling from 8.8 percent in December.
• The government's economic team predicts that the gross domestic product will decline by 2.0 percent to 3.4 percent this year, the greatest contraction in more than three decades.
• The lockdown shut down public transportation and businesses, and individuals were prohibited from leaving their houses except to obtain food and medication.