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865-0069-00L 2 Credits NDS D-GESS
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Health and Development - Health Related Aspects of International Development Aid

Gesundheit und Entwicklung - Gesundheitsaspekte in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit

Does not take place this semester. Only for MAS in Development and Cooperation.
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Abstract

The following topics will be discussed: Basic principles of epidemiology and global burden of disease distribution, Health systems and health system strengthening including economic aspects and health insurance, communicable diseases such as HIV/AIDS, Malaria, tuberculosis and neglected tropical diseases, mother and child health, non-communicable diseases and transition in health in LAMICs

Objective

This course aims at providing a public health driven overview on most important topics related to health and health care in low- and middle-income countries (LAMICs). After the module participants shall have broad understanding of challenges for health, health care and health systems in LAMICs. They shall be able to discuss more in depth some major global health topics, such as health systems, transition in health, malaria, neglected tropical diseases and HIV/AIDS. The course will provide an insight into current strategies and approaches addressing major global health topics.

General Information

Language
German
Levels
NDS
Frequency
Every two years

Examination

Type
graded semester performance

Registration & Places

Priority: Registration for the course unit is only possible for the primary target group

Course Components

Type Title Time & Place Hours
lecture with exercise Gesundheit und Entwicklung - Gesundheitsaspekte in der internationalen Zusammenarbeit
Does not take place this semester. Termine n.V. Ort: CLD
No time listed 24 h semesterly

Offered In

  • MAS in Development and Cooperation (The lectures and advanced training courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Development and Cooperation and for qualified employees with at least two years experience in development cooperation and a Master's level or equivalent level of education as recognized by ETH. PhD students doing empirical research in development cooperation may be admitted "sur Dossier".)