The strategies to improve health worldwide. Learners will explore the interconnectedness of health issues across borders, the impact of globalization, the role of various international actors, and the complexities of accessing medicines. The course emphasizes the importance of collective action and international cooperation in addressing global health crises.
What Learners Will Gain
- Understanding of Global Health Concepts: Gain insights into key terms and concepts such as access to medicines, disease control, epidemics, pandemics, and the right to health.
- Historical and Contemporary Perspectives: Learn about the evolution of global health, from historical milestones to contemporary challenges influenced by globalization.
- Global Health Governance: Explore the roles of international organizations like the WHO, non-state actors, and the impact of global health politics on policy-making.
- Impact of Globalization: Understand how economic, cultural, and political globalization affects health outcomes and the distribution of health resources.
- Development and Access to Medicines: Examine the critical issues surrounding access to medicines, including the impact of patents, pharmaceutical monopolies, and international trade agreements.
- Case Studies and Real-World Examples: Analyze case studies such as the AIDS/HIV pandemic and the Ebola outbreak to understand practical implications and lessons learned in global health governance.
- Critical Thinking on Future Challenges: Engage with discussion points and questions on emerging health threats, the influence of climate change, and the role of artificial intelligence in global health.
By the end of this course, learners will have a robust understanding of the global health landscape, the ability to critically analyze health policies, and the skills to contribute to global health initiatives and governance.
