Global Health and Role of Non-Government Health Organisations

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. describe origins and development of international health up to the second world war; 2. define the World Health Organisation; 3. explain international health regulations; 4. enumerate the establishment, objectives and operations of the TDR Programme; and 5. identify other governmental and NGOs involved in international health. 121

Origins and development of International Health up to the second world war. The World Health Organisation (WHO), its establishment, objectives, organisational structure, functions and challenges. International health regulations. The establishment, objectives and operations of the TDR Programme. Other governmental and NGOs involved in international health. Port health services. United Nations high Commission in Refugees (UNHCR). The Red Cross and Red Crescent.