Health And Development

1. Analyze the social, economic, and political factors that influence health outcomes in Nigeria.
2. Evaluate the effectiveness of different healthcare delivery models and financing mechanisms.
3. Apply ethical principles to address complex health challenges in development.
4. Design culturally appropriate interventions to improve health outcomes in diverse communities.
5. Assess the impact of disease burden on economic development and human capital.
6. Develop strategies for strengthening health systems and promoting health equity in Nigeria.

13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1: Introduction to Health in Development

   • Unit 1: Health as Public Good · 2 hours

     Define health as a public good and its implications for development.. Discuss the scope of health as a human right and its relevance to various health issues.. Analyze the relationship between economics and health, including the impact of economic growth on health outcomes.. Examine the status and nature of health in Nigeria, including its challenges and reforms..

2. Week 2Module 1: Introduction to Health in Development

   • Unit 2: Social Determinants of Health · 2 hours

     Discuss the various social determinants of health, including personal characteristics, behaviors, and the physical environment.. Explain the relevance of social and economic environments to health equity.. Analyze the impact of individual choices and environmental factors on health behaviors.. Explore the role of policy-makers in promoting changes in personal behaviors for improved health outcomes..

3. Week 3Module 1: Introduction to Health in Development

   • Unit 3: Health governance · 2 hours

     Discuss the history of health governance, including the evolution of international health cooperation.. Examine local, federal, and international policies related to health governance.. Explain the roles and functions of global health initiatives, such as the Global Fund and GAVI, the Vaccine Alliance.. Analyze the key attributes of health governance, including accountability, transparency, and participation..

4. Week 4Module 1: Introduction to Health in Development

   • Unit 4: Distinction between Health and Healthcare and its Impact on Development · 2 hours

     Explain the meaning of health and health systems, and the distinction between health and healthcare.. Discuss the concept and scope of health in development, including its impact on the economy and society.. Analyze the three primary ways to define health and their implications for health promotion.. Explore the role of healthcare in contributing to an individual's total health..

5. Week 5Module 2: Health care Demand and Supply

   • Unit 1: The theory of health care demand and Supply · 2 hours

     Examine the factors determining the price and quality of healthcare services.. Describe the factors determining healthcare services demand, including income, price, and social determinants.. Discuss health as an investment and its impact on economic development.. Analyze the supply of healthcare services, including labor, capital, and intermediate inputs..

6. Week 6Module 2: Health care Demand and Supply

   • Unit 2: Healthcare and Government intervention · 2 hours

     Understand the meaning of sustainable development and its relevance to healthcare.. Describe NGO/governmental partnerships for development and their impact on health outcomes.. Discuss health interdependence and its implications for health policy and practice.. Analyze the role of government intervention in healthcare, including policies and regulations..

7. Week 7Module 2: Health care Demand and Supply

   • Unit 3: Health care delivery in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Understand the role and purpose of the current system of healthcare delivery in Nigeria.. Explain the relevance of integrating culture into healthcare practices.. Discuss the relationship between healthcare delivery systems and technology.. Analyze the different levels of healthcare services in Nigeria: primary, secondary, and tertiary..

8. Week 8Module 2: Health care Demand and Supply

   • Unit 4: Ethics in Development · 2 hours

     Discuss the core principles of ethics, including beneficence, nonmaleficence, autonomy, and justice.. Explain how to ethically engage communities in research and development projects.. Apply ethical principles to real-world scenarios in health development.. Analyze the importance of truthfulness, confidentiality, and informed consent in healthcare practice..

9. Week 9Module 3: Challenges of Healthcare delivery in Nigeria

   • Unit 1: The challenges of Healthcare delivery in Nigeria · 2 hours

     Discuss the drivers of health tourism in Nigeria, including brain drain and inadequate funding.. Describe the history of disease surveillance in Nigeria and its challenges.. Understand the history of health sector reform in Nigeria and its challenges.. Explain the building blocks of a good healthcare infrastructure, including skilled workforce and integrated information systems..

10. Week 10Module 3: Challenges of Healthcare delivery in Nigeria

    • Unit 2: Socioeconomic status and health · 2 hours

      Explain the demographics of the Nigerian population, including age structure, ethnicity, and religion.. Understand the vulnerabilities of the population, including poverty, illiteracy, and gender inequality.. Discuss morbidity and mortality rates in Nigeria, including the leading causes of death.. Analyze the impact of socioeconomic status on health outcomes..

11. Week 11Module 3: Challenges of Healthcare delivery in Nigeria

    • Unit 3: Cultural Competence · 2 hours

      Discuss how ethnicity and region play a role in creating inequities in healthcare access and outcomes.. Understand the role that religion plays in health-related decisions and practices.. Explain gender bias in healthcare and its impact on women's health.. Analyze the importance of cultural competence in providing effective healthcare services..

12. Week 12Module 3: Challenges of Healthcare delivery in Nigeria

    • Unit 4: Healthcare Financing · 2 hours

      Discuss the challenges of health financing in Nigeria, including inadequate funding and inequitable distribution.. Understand the global trends of health financing and their relevance to Nigeria.. Explain international health financing mechanisms and their impact on the Nigerian healthcare system.. Analyze the role of social health insurance and private health insurance in Nigeria..

13. Week 13Module 4: Disease Burden in Development

    • Unit 4: The Role of Healthcare in Human and Capital Development · 2 hours

      Discuss the relationship between health and productivity, including the impact of health on economic development.. Explain the connection between health, savings, and investments.. Analyze opportunities for improvement in the Nigerian healthcare system, including increased funding and better governance.. Explore the role of healthcare in human and capital development..