Global Health Short Course

Department of Global Health

Short course: Introduction to Global Health

This short course aims to provide academic staff, students, researchers, reviewers and editors with the understanding of the global health within the African context and beyond.

10 INTERACTIVE ONLINE LEARNING SESSIONS + 5 DISCUSSION SESSIONS

Introduction to Global Health	Health Systems, Services, Resources, Programs
Global Health priorities and Sustainable Development Goals [SDGs]	Trade, Policy and Global Health
Health Inequalities in Global Health context	Global Health Protection and Security
Priority and Vulnerable Populations	Environment, climate change and Global Health
Global Health Actors and Networks	Globalization and emerging infectious diseases

For completion of the course it is mandatory that participants attend all the sessions.

All participants need access to a laptop/notebook computer and internet.

A formal certificate of attendance will be issued upon successful completion of the course.

Apply for Short Course
(4 Aug - 24 Oct 2025)

Welcome Aboard

Introduction session

Participants' Speak of the Short Course - 'Introduction to Global Health'

Below are some testimonials from participants of the Short Course - 'Introduction to Global Health' describing their learning experience.

Course Details

Course Leader:
Dr Lynn Hendricks & Prof Rene English
Head of the Department:
Prof Peter Nyasulu
NQF Level: Entry Level 8
30 CPD Points
Course fees: R3950
Last date for application:
11 July 2025
Program Start Dates:
4 August 2025 
Duration:
10 weeks

For any enquiries and application forms please contact Chanelle Windvogel
Email: chaneller@sun.ac.za
Tel: +27 21 938 9005