This specialisation introduces learners to the complexities of global health, globalisation, and governance. It covers major challenges and threats to global health and the role of stakeholders and good governance in addressing these challenges.
The course explores the impact of global challenges such as migration and climate change on global health and development. Learners will gain the skills to analyze and advocate for specific measures to mitigate the impacts on health.
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This specialisation consists of three modules: Globalisation and health governance, Migration and health, and Climate change and health. Each module provides in-depth knowledge and skills to address global health challenges.
Globalisation and health governance introduces learners to the scope, history, principles, stakeholders, and conceptual frameworks of global health, globalisation, and governance. It explores the impact of globalisation on health governance at local, national, and multilateral levels.
Migration and health delves into the relationship between migration and health, global trends in migrations, and policy instruments addressing migration. Learners will understand international treaties protecting migrants’ right to health and critically evaluate national health systems' coverage for migrants.
Climate change and health examines the relationship between globalisation, environmental change, and health. Learners will gain familiarity with planetary health, global climate governance structures, climate policy instruments, and the analysis of relevant policies to tackle global health challenges.
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