International and Global Health

At the end of the course, students should be able to: 1. demonstrate knowledge of history and initiatives of global health; 2. identify major players and explain their role in promoting international health; 3. discuss models of assistance in global health; 4. identify sources of international health funding and assistance; 5. demonstrate clear understanding on the workings of Agencies such as WHO, UNICEP, UNDP; and 6. recognise the role of international donor agencies and philanthropic organisations and their role in global health.

The course introduces the students in the public health program to the historical perspective of the international health agencies. It also highlights the policies governing international collaboration and coordination on issues relating to health and development at the global level. Various agencies involved and activities of these bodies are also highlighted. Historical backgrounds to the development of international collaboration in health issues are covered. Special attention is devoted to the activities of the United Nations Agencies, particularly those of the W.H.O, UNICEF, UNDP, UNFPA and Bilateral agencies such as ODA, USAID, the World Bank, amongst others. The policies governing International Coordination of Global health are also reviewed. Students should be taught role of International Philanthropic organisations such as Melinda and Bill Gates Foundation in Health care, also sources of funding global Health and access to funding.