Public Health

Goal

Provides an understanding of sexual and reproductive health at the beginning of the 21st century and presents the scope of child health linked to that of maternal health.

Contents

As core course of the Master in International Health, this one-week module focuses on the special health needs of mothers and children at district level in countries with resources constrains (introduction to sexual and reproductive health and rights, the challenges around family planning, issues of safe motherhood, maternal, newborn and child health, HIV/AIDS, socio-cultural and economic mediators of sexual and reproductive health).

Methods

Interactive lectures, case studies, group work, discussions, self-directed learning, literature review

Exam

Written exam during the course

Preparation and postprocessing

14 hours preparation, no postprocessing

ECTS Credits

1.5 ECTS in field 8

Target audience

• Advanced course in the former and new curriculum (optional)
  
• Participants working in a medical or pedagogical profession or with a background in natural sciences

Requirements

• At least two years of professional experience
  
• Working experience in developing countries is a plus

Organisation

Schweizerisches Tropeninstitut, Basel

Coordination of course

Dr. med. Claudia Kessler, Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut, Basel
Bernadette Peterhans, MPH, Schweizerisches Tropen- und Public Health-Institut, Basel

Lecturers and tutors

M. Bailey, Consultant, UK; Prof. Dr. med. A. Costello, Institute of Child Health, University College, London; Dr. med. C. Kessler Bodiang; Ms A. Martin-Hilber and Dr. K. Molesworth, Swiss Tropical Institute, Basel

Dates

5 - 11 May 2010

Location

Swiss Tropical Institute, Basel

Fees

Fr. 1'300.-

Registration deadline

5 March 2010

Additional information

• Language: English
  
• The course is limited to a maximum of five participants from the MPH programme