GH 620 Global Disease Control

This course provides in-depth knowledge on principles and strategies of disease control and equips students with the necessary skills to successfully establish, strengthen and systematically review disease control programs. The course focuses on disease control in disadvantaged populations of developing countries. It draws on local, regional and global policies and strategies to analyze strengths and weaknesses in disease control. The course places special emphasis on strengthening multi-disciplinary and inter-sectoral collaboration and effectively involving communities and patients in disease control programs.