Global Health Challenges and Sustainable Healthcare Systems
This module introduces the key concepts, challenges and opportunities shaping global health and sustainable healthcare systems. It explores the links between health, development, sustainability and public health within a global context, while examining major health challenges, healthcare systems and emerging trends. The module also provides an understanding of sustainable healthcare practices, healthcare research, and the leadership, financial and management skills required to support effective and resilient healthcare systems.
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Globalization, Development and Sustainability Transitions
Dr Joyce Capelli
Instituto Melhores Dias (São Paulo – Brazil)
Gabriela Pen Nasser
Instituto Melhores Dias (São Paulo – Brazil)
02
SESSION
Foundations of Sustainability and SD
Professor Allam Ahmed
World Association for Sustainable Development (London – UK)
03
SESSION
The Institutional Framework for International Cooperation on Global Health Issues
Ambassador (Ret) Dr Petru Dumitriu
Diplo Foundation (Geneve – Switzerland)
04
SESSION
Overview of Global Healthcare Systems and Models
Professor Muhammad Aziz Rahman
Federation University (Melbourne – Australia)
05
SESSION
Major Health Challenges and Emerging Threats (pandemics, ageing populations, non-communicable diseases)
Dr Mayada Abu Affan
Hammersmith and Fulham Council (London – UK)
06
SESSION
Health Inequalities and Social Determinants of Health
Dr Muna Abdel Aziz
Faculty of Public Health (Manchester – UK)
07
SESSION
Principles of Sustainable Healthcare
Dr Muna Abdel Aziz
Faculty of Public Health (Manchester – UK)
08
SESSION
Integrated Care in Developing-World Contexts
Dr Muna Abdel Aziz
Faculty of Public Health (Manchester – UK)
09
SESSION
Accounting and Financial Literacy for Healthcare Leaders
Dr Malgorzata Sulimierska
University of Sussex (Brighton – UK)
