92484 Strengthening Global Health Systems
6cp; Forms of attendance in this subject have changed to enable social distancing and reduce the risks of spreading COVID-19 in our community. Consequently, the Subject Outline information for this subject has changed. Details of the changes are published in an addendum to the Subject Outline which is available on UTSOnline.Requisite(s): ( 90 credit points of completed study in spk(s): C10360 Bachelor of Public Health OR (92574 Introduction to Public Health AND 92566 Introduction to Health Care Systems AND 92571 Principles of Primary Health Care))
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Undergraduate
Description
This subject aims to enhance students' skills in applying a systems approach to the analysis of health systems in lower–middle and lower income countries and related strategies to strengthen such systems with the goal of achieving universal access to health care. Inter-linkages between health system components and the characteristics of well-functioning health systems are examined through comparative case study work and lessons learned to address gaps in equity and access are explored. This includes the exploration of evidence-based strategies to improve health governance, financing, information, human resources and the procurement and distribution of medical commodities to scale up access, quality, safety and coverage of health care.
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