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Malaria elimination target. Essay for AAS - Why did you choose your proposed course and institution? [5]
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WHY DID YOU CHOOSE YOUR PROPOSED COURSE AND INSTITUTION?
Indonesia targets to achieve the pre-elimination phase of malaria by 2020. This target still seems difficult to be achieved in eastern Indonesia. Based on data in 2019, Papua province has the highest Annual Parasite Incidence index (API 50.62%). The data shows that not all regions of Indonesia will reach the pre-elimination phase, especially Papua.
Malaria is a life-threatening disease, but can be prevented and cured. The fact is the strategies and programs that have been made can't reduce malaria morbidity in Papua. To improve government policies on dealing with malaria in Papua must be supported by valid data, accurate information, and accurate analysis results, and all of that can be obtained from quality research. Studying the Master of Health Research will help me overcome this gap.
I chose to study at Menzies School of Health Research, Charles Darwin University. They're global leaders in tropical research in the Asia-Pacific and have many experts on tropical diseases. They've credibility and experience in malaria research in Eastern Indonesia. They also work with the Papua Community and Health Development Foundation in Timika. They've alumni like Dr. Jeanne Rini Poespoprodjo, who has received many awards for her contributions in the field of malaria in Papua.
My second preference is the master of infectious diseases at The University of Western Australia. The University provides a comprehensive course structure such as coursework units with either research projects or research practices and extended research projects. Another consideration is that the multicultural environment in Western Australia can help me build broader connections. Both institutions will provide me with a solid foundation for pursuing a research career in malaria.
There is still time to reach the malaria elimination target by 2030. Through research in the field of malaria, I can assist the government in developing effective policies in dealing with malaria in Papua. That can be achieved by studying in a developed country like Australia, which has been able to eliminate malaria since 1981.