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Global Health: An Interdisciplinary Overview

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Course Summary

This course provides an overview of global health issues and their impact on the world population. Students will learn about the major health challenges facing different regions and populations, as well as the strategies and policies used to address them.

Key Learning Points

Gain a comprehensive understanding of global health issues and their impact on society
Explore the major health challenges facing different regions and populations
Learn about the strategies and policies used to address global health issues

Learning Outcomes

Develop a comprehensive understanding of global health issues and their impact on society
Apply strategies and policies used to address global health issues
Explore major health challenges facing different regions and populations

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

Basic understanding of healthcare systems
Interest in global health issues

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

Online self-paced
Video lectures
Quizzes and assignments

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Bill Gates
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Description

This course proposes an overview of current global health challenges drawing on the insights of several academic disciplines including medicine, public health, law, economics, social sciences and humanities. This interdisciplinary approach will guide the student into seven critical topics in global health.

Outline

Introduction
General Introduction by Antoine Flahault
Prof. Antoine Geissbuhler
Prof. Louis Loutan
Dr. Samantha Battams
Dr. Didier Wernli
Dr. Slim Slama
Dr. Rafael Ruiz De Castaneda
Course Description
General Introduction

Introduction to Global Health concepts
The Relationship Between Health and Development by Petra Lantz
Ecology and Public Health by Roderick John Lawrence
Social Determinants of Health by Claudine Burton-Jeangros
Human Rights in a Global Health Perspective: A Major Challenge by Philippe Chastonay
Course guide module 2
Lesson 1
Lesson 2
Introduction to Global Health Concepts

Emerging Trends in Global Health: Infectious Diseases
Risk Communication in the Context of Pandemics/Epidemics by Claudine Burton-Jeangros
Burden of Infectious Diseases and Healthcare Infections in Developing Countries by Benedetta Allegranzi
Prevention of Health Care Associated Infection: Pushing Back Barriers and National Frontiers by Didier Pittet
Pneumonia and Diarrhoeal Diseases in Children: Global Health Challenges by Alain Gervaix
Achievements and Challenges in the Prevention and Control of HIV/AIDS by Michel Kazatchkine
Tuberculosis: Burden; Progress in Prevention, Care and Control; Challenges Towards Elimination by Mario Raviglione
Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs): Key Issues and Challenges in Global Health by François Chappuis
Emerging Viruses in 2013: Influenza A H7N9 and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome-Coronavirus by Laurent Kaiser
Mathematical modelling for understanding and predicting communicable diseases by Antoine Flahault
Course guide module 3
Lesson 3
Lesson 4
Lesson 5
Lesson 6
Lesson 7
Lesson 8
Lesson 9
Lesson 10
Emerging Trends in Global Health: Infectious Diseases

Emerging Trends in Global Health: Non-Communicable Diseases and Disability
Ageing as a Global Health Challenge by Michel Oris
Physical Activity by Bengt Kayser
Cancer Epidemiology: How Epidemiology Informs Prevention & Treatment Service by Elisabetta Rapiti Aylward
Chronic Diseases in Developing Countries: Diabetes as a Global Health Challenge by David Henri Beran
Mental Health and Mental Health Promotion by Samantha Battams
Mental Health and Conflict by Ariel Eytan
Course guide module 4
Lesson 11
Lesson 12
Emerging Trends in Global Health: Non-Communicable Diseases and Disability

Governance for Global Health, Health Systems and Financing
Global Health Governance by Ilona Kickbusch
EU as an Interesting Case-Study for Global Health Governance by Nicolas Levrat
The Role of European Union in Global Health by Samantha Battams
Designing Health Financing Systems for Universal Health Coverage by Inke Mathauer
Course guide module 5
Lesson 13
Lesson 14
Governance for Global Health, Health Systems and Financing

Foreign Policy, Trade and Health
Global Health Diplomacy by Ilona Kickbusch
Health issues in humanitarian emergencies by Michelle Gayer
Examining Medical Humanitarian Action Through an Ethical Lense by Doris Schopper
Course guide module 6
Lesson 15
Lesson 16
Foreign Policy, Trade and Health

Research, Development, Innovation and Technology for Global Health
Global Health Research, Development and Innovation Policies by Samantha Battams
Trade, Intellectual Property Rights (IPRs) and Public Health by Jayashree Watal
Public Health Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights by Peter Beyer
Voluntary Licensing for Innovation and Access by Esteban Burrone
Life Sciences Technologies by Denis Hochstrasser
Drug Development by Leonardo Scapozza
Information and Communication Technologies for Global Health by Antoine Geissbuhler
Strengthening primary healthcare: no innovation without training, no training without innovative pedagogical approaches by Beat Stoll
Course guide module 7
Lesson 17
Lesson 18
Lesson 19
Lesson 20
Lesson 21
Research, Development, Innovation and Technology for Global Health

The Environment, Sustainable Development and Health
Sustainable Urban Development by Roderick John Lawrence
The Capability Approach to Human Development by Jaya Krishnakumar
Health and Climate Change by Martin Beniston
Climate change and Infectious diseases by Antoine Flahault
Water and Health - The Water Resources Management Contribution by Mark Smith
Global Health challenges at the human-animal-ecosystem interface by Rafael Ruiz de Castañeda
Course guide module 8
Lesson 22
Lesson 23
Lesson 24
The Environment, Sustainable Development and Health

Summary of User Reviews

Learn about global health issues and challenges in this informative course on Coursera. The course has received positive reviews from learners, with many praising its comprehensive coverage of the topic.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

The course is praised for its in-depth coverage of global health issues.

Pros from User Reviews

Comprehensive coverage of global health issues
Engaging and informative lectures
Expert instructors with real-world experience
Flexible schedule allows for self-paced learning

Cons from User Reviews

Some learners found the course content to be too basic
Course materials could be more interactive
Discussion forums can be overwhelming with a large number of participants

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