This course will cover policy analysis by examining issues in the health sector, focusing on the policymaking process and the basic tools used in policy design, implementation and evaluation. It will deal with policy issues associated with health needs of the country and other developing countries within the context of evolving economic, cultural, technological, political, ideological, and globalization factors and forces. Specific policy topics and applications (e.g. Health Insurance, Regenerative Health etc.) will be discussed to illustrate issues in the policy analysis process.

Objective: By the end of the course the student should be able to understand health planning and policy processes.

Mode of Delivery:The content will be delivered through lectures, guest lectures, individual and group presentations.