Course

Fundamentals of Global Health

Date

15-19 July 2024 (Summerschool)

Course coordinator

Dr. K. (Kerstin) Klipstein - Grobusch

Course description

The course introduces participants to major public health challenges in lower- and middle-income countries. It provides an introduction to the aetiology, epidemiology, risk factors and public health importance of selected chronic non-communicable diseases, addresses major policy initiatives for international prevention and control of disease, and considers major health threats and challenges such as the impact of globalization and environmental changes.

Prerequisite knowledge

Health professionals/postgraduate students with interest in global health. A basic understanding of epidemiological and global health concepts is a prerequisite for successful course completion.

Assessment

Course fee

Number of participants

80% attendance and Presentations

Participants from outside the MSc Epidemiology should apply via www.utrechtsummerschool.nl

20

Prerequisite for participation is sufficiënt capacity in terms of teachers and locations.

This course can also be followed online. Look at the website http://elevatehealth.eu/courses for more information and costs.