The course introduces participants to the history, origins and current trends in global health. It addresses health-related development strategies such as the Millennium Development Goals considering social determinants of health and health (in)equity. The course focuses on principles of global health and acquaints participants with concepts on measurement of health, demographic trends, burden of disease and epidemiological transition. Further topics addressed are global health governance, key institutions and international partnerships for research and development.
Period
02-07-2012 - 06-07-2012 (1 weeks)
Target group
Health professionals/postgraduate students with interest in global health. A basic understanding of epidemiological concepts is a prerequisite for successful course completion.
Course aim
To introduce principles and scope of global health and health-related development strategies.
Credits
1.5 ECTS credits Certificate of Attendance
Course fee
EUR 950: Course + course materials + housing
EUR 750: Course + course materials
Course leader
Dr. Kerstin Klipstein-Grobusch
Scholarships
Utrecht Summer School doesn't offer scholarships for this course.
Utrecht University
Address: PO BOX 80148
Postal code: 3508 TC
City: Utrecht
Country: Netherlands
Website: http://www.utrechtsummerschool.nl
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Phone: 0031302534400
Introduction to Global Health
