Global Health and Public Policy

This course will provide students with an overview of the most important health challenges in low and middle income countries. Student will gain insight into the burden of disease on vulnerable populations and how interventions have evolved to tackle them. We will discuss international strategies and programs that promote human health, and will review both best practices and pitfalls of Global Health implementation programs. Specific areas of focus will include disease profiles, technological interventions, health systems design, and key stakeholders in the global health arena. Following this course, students will be able to understand the broad scope of health challenges and think strategically about solutions.