Global Health Education

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Understanding the health issues that affect people around the world and how to promote health equity and access to healthcare resources globally.

Epidemiology: The study of how diseases spread and how to prevent them.
Health systems: How healthcare is delivered and financed in different countries and regions.
Public health: The practice of preventing disease and promoting health within populations.
Infectious diseases: The study of diseases caused by microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Non-communicable diseases: Diseases that are not infectious such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease.
Maternal and child health: The health of mothers and children, including pregnancy, childbirth, and child development.
Health policy: The analysis, development, and implementation of policies related to health systems and public health.
Health promotion: The practice of encouraging healthy behaviors and lifestyles.
Global health ethics: The ethical considerations related to global health, including equity, justice, and respect for human rights.
Health disparities: The differences in health outcomes between different populations and regions.
Climate change and health: How climate change affects health outcomes and how to address the issue.
Disaster preparedness and response: How to plan for and respond to natural and man-made disasters.
Nutrition: The study of how diet affects health outcomes and the prevention of malnutrition.
Mental health: The study of mental health disorders and the promotion of mental well-being.
International organizations: The role of international organizations such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and United Nations (UN) in global health.
Health communication: The strategies and tools used to communicate health information to populations.
Health technology: The development and use of technology in improving health outcomes.
Health education: The promotion of health literacy and education in communities to improve health outcomes.
Health systems research: The study of health systems, including healthcare delivery, financing, and organization, to inform policy and practice.
Health workforce: The availability, distribution, and training of healthcare workers in different regions and countries.
Study Abroad Programs: Programs that allow students to live in a different country while pursuing their education.
Service Learning: Programs that offer students the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in real-world settings, such as volunteering or working in healthcare settings.
Internships: Opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience in a professional healthcare setting, like hospitals or clinics.
Online Courses: Educational courses offered online that teach about different topics in global health.
Exchange Programs: Programs that allow students to study at an institution in a different country for a semester or year, often with the goal of cultural exchange.
International Conferences: Events that bring together global health experts from around the world to share knowledge and ideas.
Workshops: Short-term programs that teach specific skills related to global health, like research methods or community outreach.
Field Research: Programs that offer students the opportunity to conduct field research on global health topics, usually in collaboration with local communities.
Certificate Programs: Short-term, specialized programs that offer training in specific areas of global health.
Degree Programs: Multi-year programs that offer in-depth education in various areas of global health, such as epidemiology or healthcare policy.
- "Global health policy is the analysis of global health information to inform policymaking."
- "This can include parameters for interventions, health mandates, and government initiatives."
- "There are a number of issues that impact the effectiveness of policy implementation."
- "Policymakers take into consideration a number of inequities including- but not limited to- social determinants of health and globalization efforts."
- "The analysis of global health information is to inform policymaking."
- "Parameters for interventions, health mandates, and government initiatives are included."
- "A number of issues impact the effectiveness of policy implementation."
- "Policymakers take into consideration social determinants of health."
- "Policymakers take into consideration inequities including social determinants of health and globalization efforts."
- "Global health policy provides parameters for interventions."
- "Health mandates are influenced by policymaking."
- "Government initiatives can be part of global health policy."
- "The analysis of global health information informs policymaking."
- "Issues impacting the effectiveness of policy implementation can arise."
- "Globalization efforts are among the inequities considered in policymaking."
- "Policymakers take into consideration social determinants of health."
- "Health mandates are informed by global health policy."
- "Policymakers consider inequities, including social determinants of health and globalization efforts."
- "Government initiatives can be part of global health policy."
- The goal of global health policy is to inform policymaking.