Programme Structure Equity and Global Health Concerns

The factors that have an important influence on health are known as determinants of health. Most of these determinants lie outside the direct influence of the health system, such as gender, education, culture, employment, and environment. Understanding these factors is important to effectively design and manage interventions in the public health sector. It is also essential in mitigating the effects of global threats, like pandemics. This module provides you with an overview of the most relevant health concerns occurring in low-resource settings and/or with marginalised groups. These concerns include but are not limited to, communicable and non-communicable diseases, child health, and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR). You will discuss the key players in addressing these concerns, as well as (interdisciplinary and intersectoral) response strategies to address health issues and inequities.