Free Course: The Challenges of Global Health (Duke Univ.)

• Duke University.
• Class start: 26 January 2015.
• Course Length: 5 weeks.

The purpose of this course is to introduce you to the key challenges, issues, and concepts of Global Health. As global citizens, we all play a role in creating better health outcomes in the world. Step 1 in this process is gaining and sharing knowledge.

In this course we will
- analyze the current global burden of disease and its complex causes.
- survey the major health challenges around the world
-examine strategies and solutions to address these challenges
- investigate the future of global health and the role you can play

Throughout the course, you will be watching videos, taking in-video tests, reading fascinating case studies, engaging in discussions with students from all over the world and from Duke University. I will also be sharing with you some videos and photographs from my travels that illustrate some of the challenges we face as a global village.