Global Health

Global Health

Presentation

A comprehensive training on global health challenges and strategies, empowering professionals to effectively operate in global and multicultural contexts.

Field of Knowledge: Global Health

OBJECTIVES | BENEFITS

By the end of the training, participants will be able to discuss the fundamental concepts of Global Health, identify the main health issues in disadvantaged populations, and understand the structure and financing of health systems in developing countries.

IDEAL STUDENT

Healthcare and social/community sector professionals;
Professionals in the health industry and related technologies;
Leaders of health and social organizations, municipalities, and the sector’s industry;
The general public and their representatives interested in the subject.

COURSE SYLLABUS

Concepts and principles in Global Health. Opportunities. Key players in global health. Careers in Global Health.
Health and development; Health and development indicators, and their sources of information.
Determinants of health. Health and environment. Health and society.
MDGs and SDGs. Nutrition.
Reproductive and child health.
Infectious diseases. HIV, Malaria, and TB. Neglected diseases.
Chronic and degenerative diseases. Accidents and violence.
Globalization and health. Migrant health.
Health systems worldwide.
Natural disasters and humanitarian emergencies.
Health spending worldwide. Reviews of health expenditures.
Science, technology, and health. Vaccines, pharmaceutical products.