Haitian and Iranian ancestors

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Regarding geographical location, economy, topography, politics, and healthcare beliefs, Haiti and Iran have a rich heritage. The Republic of Haiti is located on the island of Hispaniola, east of Cuba, and its capital city is Port-au-Prince. After Cuba and the Dominican Republic, it is the Caribbean’s third-largest state. The official languages of Haiti are Haitian Creole and French. On the other hand, the Islamic Republic of Iran is located in western Asia and has its capital in Tehran. It is home to many Farsi speakers, as well as people who speak a variety of other languages and dialects. Iran is one of the countries with the longest continuous civilizations, with houses dating back thousands of years. According to Purnell and Fenkl (2019), both countries have sizable populations, with Haiti having 10.9 million people and Iran having 81.6 million in 2018.

Topography and geographical location

Iran is a country in the Middle East and is the region’s second largest after Saudi Arabia. Other Islamic countries with which it shares borders include Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Armenia. The country’s longest shared border is 1,458 kilometers long with Iraq, while its shortest is 22 kilometers long with Armenia. Most of Iran’s topography is mountainous, with numerous mountains and plateaus, such as Mount Damavand and the Zagros Mountains. Furthermore, the country has a long coastline with access to three of the most important water bodies in the Middle East: the Persian Gulf to the north, the Caspian Sea to the south, and the Oman Gulf to the east.

On the other hand, Haiti comprises numerous small islands, including the Gonave and Tortuga Islands. The country is located in the Caribbean Sea and is close to the Dominican Republic. Its geography features a refreshing tropical climate, and the state’s climatic variations vary with altitude as you move from one corner of the island to another.

Politics and Economics

Since the end of the Iranian Revolution in 1979, Iran has remained an Islamic state. Following the revolution, supreme leader Ayatollah Khomeini gained complete political control. Since then, the supreme leader has been succeeded by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has been declared supreme leader for life (Razavi & Zeynodini, 2019). The Supreme Leader appoints military, media, and judicial leaders in his capacity. Furthermore, the leader confirms the election of the President, whose primary duty is to lead the government. Hassan Rouhani, the country’s current President, took office in 2013. Terrorism has posed a significant threat to the country’s stability. The Iranian Revolution arose due to the effects of terrorism, which made the people as conservative as they are today. Terrorism hurts the economy by causing food shortages and a lack of employment (Razavi & Zeynodini, 2019). The Iranian Rial is the country’s currency.

Haiti, for its part, has flirted with political instability on multiple occasions. On multiple occasions, the country has witnessed election disputes between the government and its officials, putting its image and democratic process at risk. President Jovenel Moise, elected in 2017 and currently in office, is the country’s head of state. Like any other central government, the state has an army to guard its borders and is governed by a semi-presidential system. This means that it has a president as the head of state, who appoints a prime minister to serve as the overall leader of the government. Haiti’s currency is the Haitian Gourde, and the country’s economy is based on agriculture.

Beliefs in Health Care and Their Relationship with Religious Beliefs

Haiti is a Christian country with a majority of Catholic Christians (Louis, 2019). Religious beliefs in the country do not conflict with health care providers because people believe they should go to the hospital when sick. With the recognition of the hospitals, these people face challenges due to environmental issues. Such ecological challenges result from landslides and, to a large extent, earthquakes. The difficulties contribute to poor sanitation, food insecurity, and overcrowding. Iran, on the other hand, is a Muslim country. They have no religious restrictions on healthcare delivery systems and have some mosques build dispensaries to provide healthcare services.

How do both countries view the concepts of illness, health, and death

In Iran, the government has set aside a specific amount of money for its citizens to receive medical attention. In the event of illness, the government advises people to visit the nearest health facility. As a Muslim country, the country believes that everyone must die at some point; they believe in life after death and that everyone who dies must meet with their maker in their next life (Cheraghi, Payne, & Salsali, 2005). In Haiti, the government has implemented similar policies and funds for its citizens’ health care. However, establishing a proper healthcare delivery system is difficult, given the country’s current situation. The country faces fundamental issues such as corruption, which makes allocating funds for health care difficult. There have been instances of officials misusing funds, resulting in citizens receiving fewer healthcare services.

Finally, both countries share a common ground regarding how they suffer. Terrorism and its threats, as well as protests and political unrest, have claimed the lives of Iranian citizens. On the other hand, Haiti has experienced political unrest, earthquakes, disease outbreaks, and other major economic difficulties. Both countries must weigh in on health issues and devote more resources to improving their healthcare delivery systems. They must increase available resources to ensure that every citizen can access adequate, high-quality health care.

References

M. A. Cheraghi, S. Payne, and M. Salsali (2005). Spiritual aspects of end-of-life care for Muslim patients: Iranian experiences 468-474 in International Journal of Palliative Nursing, 11(9).

B. M. Louis Jr. (2019). Haiti’s Pledge to the Devil? Bwa Kayiman, Haitian Protestant Views of Vodou, and Haiti’s Future Religions, vol. 10(8), p. 464.

Purnell, L. D., and E. A. Fenkl (2019). People of Haitian descent. Culturally Competent Care Handbook (pp. 173-185). Cham: Springer.

S. M. Razavi and F. Zeynodini (2019). Economic Sanctions and the Protection of Fundamental Human Rights: A Review of the International Court of Justice’s Decision on Alleged Violations of the Iran-US Treaty of Amity L. Pac. &Pol’y J., 29, 303. https://digitalcommons.law.uw.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1833&context=wilj