Learning Outcomes:
By the conclusion of this course, students will have developed a comprehensive understanding of fundamental global health principles and the pressing health challenges faced worldwide, particularly in the least developed nations.
They will be well-versed in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and will comprehend the necessary interventions by international entities and individual countries to meet their health demands, including responses to humanitarian emergencies. Students will grasp the intricacies of health systems, primary health care, and the organization of health services in low-income regions.
They will be knowledgeable about critical strategies and interventions aimed at enhancing maternal and child health, addressing environmental and other health determinants, and managing significant communicable and non-communicable diseases.
Additionally, students will have practical experience in evaluating a nation's health landscape and devising strategic plans to tackle prominent public health issues.
They will be prepared to articulate insights on any of the SDGs, providing valuable guidance to policymakers and making a positive impression on potential employers
Indicative Module Content:
Students will become familiar with the determinants of global health