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865-0069-00L 2 Credits MSC , WBZ , NDS D-GESS

Health and Development Cooperation

Lecturers & Examiners: Dr. Kenneth Harttgen

MAS ETH in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development students have priority for admission. Interested students can apply to be placed on the waiting list and will be informed about a possible admission by the program coordinators within the first week after the start of lectures.

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Last Updated: 2026-06-03 00:07:35

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 LMICs

Objective

This course aims to provide a public health-driven overview of the most important topics related to health and health care in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). After the module, participants shall have a broad understanding of challenges for health, health care, and health systems in LMICs. 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: English
Levels: MSC , WBZ , NDS
Frequency: Every two years

Examination

Type: graded semester performance
Digital: The examination takes place on your own device. Installation of SEB required.

Registration & Places

Max Places: 24

Course Components

Type	Title	Time & Place	Hours
lecture with exercise	Health and Development Cooperation Room: CLD A1	No time listed	2 h weekly

Offered In

Comparative and International Studies Master
- Electives
MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development (The compulsory courses of NADEL are accessible only for students of the MAS in Global Cooperation and Sustainable Development 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". The elective courses are open to master students of the ETH with registration/ waiting list. MAS students do have priority.)
- Programme Regulations 2024
  - Electives