This course deals with the history of diseases and the emergence of certain diseases at any point in time. Concepts such as the epidemiological transition and health transition will be employed. The current focus will be on HIV and AIDS as the emerging disease of the last century. Some of the emerging and reemerging diseases are Ebola, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Buruli Ulcer it emphasises the socio-cultural context in which these disease outbreaks occur, the vulnerability of certain populations to 'new' diseases and socio-political responses for outbreaks.  

 Objective: The aim of the course is to enable students to understand population and public health issues surrounding the emergence and reemergence of diseases.

 Mode of Delivery: This course is delivered through lectures, presentation of research articles, class exercises and group discussions.