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Short course: Introduction to Global Health

This short course aims to provide academic staff, students, researchers, reviewers and editors with the understanding of the global health within the African context and beyond.​
 

10 INTERACTIVE ONLINE LEARNING SESSIONS + 5 DISCUSSION SESSI​ONS​
 


Introduction to Global Health
 

Health Systems, Services, Resources, Programs
 

Global Health priorities and Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]
Trade, Policy and Global Health

Health Inequalities in Global Health context

Global Health Protection and Security​
 
Priority and Vulnerable Populations
Environment, climate chan​​ge and Global Health
 
Global Health Actors and Networks
 

Globalization and emerging infectious diseases​​
 


For completion of the course it is mandatory that participants attend all the sessions. 

All participants need access to a laptop/notebook computer and internet.  A formal certificate of attendance will be issued upon successful completion of the course.
 

 Apply fo​r Short Course (4 Aug - 24​ Oct 2025)​

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Welcome Aboard​​

 

Introduction session​

 
 


Participants' Speak of the Short Course - 'Introduction to Global H​​ealth' 

Below are some testimonials from participants of the Short Course - 'Introduction to Global Health' describing their learning experience.
 

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Course Details

  • Course Leader: 
    Dr Lynn Hendricks & Prof Rene English​
  • Head of the Department: 
    Prof Peter Nyasulu​
  • NQF Level: Entry Level 8
  • 30 CPD Points
  • Course fees: R3950
     
  • Last date for application:
  • 11 July 2025
  • Program Start Dates:
  • 4 August 2025 ​
     
  • Duration: 
    10 weeks


For any en​quiries and application forms please contact Chanelle Windvogel
Email: chaneller@sun.ac.za​
Tel: +27 21 938 9005​