The course examines contemporary issues in current challenges in health, aspects of health transition in the context of the emergence of new and the re-emergence of old infections; issues of endemicity and the spread of diseases; emergence of diseases associated with life styles; management of health; financing of health care; challenges of health for an ageing population; the roles of national and multinational institutions (e.g. World Health Organization (WHO)) and international NGOs in health.

Objective: The aim of the course is to develop the capacity of students to:

• Analyse contemporary  health issues in both Ghana and Africa
• Interpret and discuss population and health issues in both Ghana and Africa

Mode of Delivery:This course is delivered through lectures, presentations and group discussions.