This course is for public health professionals, policymakers, and individuals interested in global health challenges and policy development. You will become familiar with principles and theories of global health problems, major challenges in improving global population health, and practical applications of quantitative methods to analyze policy issues. Topics include health and foreign policy, health governance, disease surveillance, non-communicable diseases, universal health coverage, health systems strengthening, health financing, and human resources for health and aging. By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Global Health Policy
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What you'll learn
Apply universal health coverage principles for aging societies.
Explain disease burden and its impact on health systems.
Summarize global health policy and governance challenges.
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There are 4 modules in this course
Welcome to the first module! Here, you will examine key issues in global health policy and governance. We will discuss how events like disease epidemics and crises highlight weaknesses in global functions. You will learn about major challenges in global health policy and explore proposed actions, particularly Japan's role at the G7 Ise-Shima Summit. This module sets the foundation for understanding global health security and policy responses. To succeed, focus on the real-world examples provided.
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9 videos1 reading4 assignments
In this module, you will explore the link between universal health coverage, disasters, and pandemics. You will learn to measure infectious disease spread and develop effective responses. We will examine conditions for timely responses to emergencies and identify how universal health coverage prepares societies for threats to human health and security. Focus on understanding the interconnectedness of these global public health challenges.
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11 videos7 assignments
In this module, you will learn the basic concept of universal health coverage (UHC), including health financing and methods for improving UHC systems. You will discuss challenges to UHC from aging and development, especially for developing countries. We will explore public policy solutions for aging populations and new policies strengthening UHC systems globally. This builds on earlier discussions of global health policy. Focus on understanding UHC's practical applications.
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9 videos6 assignments
This module examines Japan's health system, a central theme in global health policy. You will review Japan's historical context for universal health coverage (UHC) and its success in achieving good population health outcomes at low cost. We will then analyze current challenges to its sustainability, including demographic and fiscal pressures, and ongoing reform efforts. The objective is to share important lessons from Japan's experiences for global health policy and governance debates. Focus on understanding how Japan balances equity and cost in health.
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8 videos4 assignments
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Reviewed on Jul 16, 2020
I am glad I enrolled for this certificate course, learnt a lot of new things and also broaden my knowledge on what I knew before. the covid19 pandemic lockdown was put to use.
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Reviewed on Jun 10, 2021
Great course! Relevant information and statistical review of data concerning global health policy and lessons to be learnt from Japan's health system success story. The challenges and way forward.
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Reviewed on Oct 3, 2020
This Course is very important to my job area. Now am confidence in discussing Universal Health Coverage and Disaster management.
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Frequently asked questions
Global health policy involves the principles and actions governments and international organizations use to address worldwide health challenges. This course examines how public policy shapes health outcomes globally, focusing on issues like universal health coverage and health security.
This course specifically addresses health challenges in aging societies by exploring universal health coverage principles and policy solutions. It examines how countries like Japan manage health systems to sustain good health and human resources for an older population.
Japan's experience with universal health coverage and its health system development offers important lessons for global health policy and governance. This course reviews Japan's historical context, current challenges, and reform efforts, highlighting its contributions to public health.
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