MPH2051

Communicable diseases control in developing countries

(MED)

Dr M Toole and Ms Priscilla Robinson

2 hours per week over 14 weeks

Synopsis: Skills in the investigation, management, and prevention of the major infectious causes of morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Global health and demographic trends; primary health care and community development; determinants of public health policy; gender, development, and health; economics and health; role of international agencies in health development; health program design; health personnel management; health worker skills development; community health promotion and education; health program financing; introduction to health program evaluation; essential drug program management.

Assessment: Written project + Oral presentation