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Instructor Name

Zainab Sambo

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SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCE

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Course Description

The Public Health course provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices essential for promoting and protecting the health of populations. Designed for students interested in health sciences, public policy, and community health, this program emphasizes the multifaceted nature of public health, including epidemiology, health promotion, and disease prevention.


Students will explore core topics such as health determinants, community health assessments, and the role of health systems. The curriculum covers essential concepts, including the epidemiological triad, health behavior theories, and the social determinants of health. Through case studies and practical exercises, participants will learn to analyze public health data, design effective health interventions, and evaluate program outcomes.


Practical experience is a vital component of the course, allowing students to engage in real-world projects that reinforce their learning. Participants will conduct community needs assessments, develop health promotion campaigns, and collaborate with local health organizations to address pressing public health issues.


Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of ethical considerations in public health practice, including issues of equity, access to care, and informed consent. Students will also explore global health challenges and the impact of policy on health outcomes.


By the end of the program, students will have developed strong skills in public health analysis and practice, preparing them for roles such as public health practitioners, health educators, and policy analysts. Overall, this course equips students with the essential tools to contribute to improved health outcomes and enhance the well-being of communities at local, national, and global levels.

Course Curriculum

1 INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC HEALTH
Preview 1 Hour


1 Social Environment and Health
Preview 1 Hour


1 SANITATION AND HYGIENE
Preview 1 Hour


1 EPDEMIOLOGY
30 Min


1 Epidemic, Endemic, Pandemic
Preview 30 Min


1 Public health in practice
Preview 30 Min


2 Environmental Health
Preview 30 Min


1 PUBLIC HEALTH SURVEILLANCE
Preview 1 Hour


2 DISPLAYING PUBLIC HEALTH DATA
Preview 30 Min


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