Global Health Governance
Explore the need to address current global health challenges and priorities with this online healthcare course from St. Georges, University of London.
Who is the course for?
This course has been designed for all those interested in global health policies and interventions, whether from a healthcare background or otherwise.
What topics will you cover?
What is global health?
Key concepts in global health governance
The current state of health and well-being in the world today
The social determinants of health
Theories of globalization
Case studies of globalization
Understanding health inequities
Responses to contemporary global health case studies
What will you achieve?
By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to…
Explain the ecological definition of health and all of its determinants
Evaluate the human right to health as reflected in international instruments
Explain the differences in health and healthcare around the world
Assess the effects of globalization, both positive and negative
Summarise the role of national health policies, strategies and plans
Assess the role of international organizations in global health
