Course description
With the decentralization of health services in most developing countries at the end of the last and beginning of this century, district health teams have become the cornerstone of analysing local health conditions and population health and developing annual plans for improving the situation. This course helps to understand the tools used for the situational analysis of health and health conditions in tropical districts and how to prepare a consistent and meaningful local health plan which can be implemented in resource poor settings. Real life examples and information will illustrate the challenges faced by public health physicians and their teams and possible solutions will be discussed.
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Suitability - Who should attend?
This course is particularly suitable for health professionals and associated disciplines who are working or will work in health projects, research or development programmes in tropical countries or those who are interested in understanding the mechanisms of implementing macro-or micro plans in the reality of a resource poor district. A good grasp of English Language is required.
Outcome / Qualification etc.
Upon successful completion of this programme, delegates will be able to:
- Understand the main elements of health planning
- Use a simple framework for analysing health and health services in a district
- Identify control measures which are feasible at district and community level
- Explain the main elements of district health management in a tropical district
Expenses
The cost of this programme is £185.