This course provides a foundational understanding of health in urban settings, with a strong emphasis on the multi-sectoral nature of urban health and the critical role of social and environmental determinants.
Course objectives
The course provides a foundational understanding of health in urban settings, key risks and challenges and examples of successful, integrated governance and solutions. Learners will become familiar with urban health concepts and understand and be able to apply best practices in their local context to improve the health and wellbeing of their communities.
Who is this course for?
Local government officials who work in health and other sectors, non-governmental and academic partners, national and subnational government officials in Africa
By completing this course, learners will be able to:
- Outline how urbanisation shapes health risks
- Understand the role of local governments in health
- Outline frameworks pertaining to urban health
- Something about integrated knowledge
- Apply various toolkits to support integrated local health action
Your upcoming learning journey
