Stricto Sensu

The course, offered in both English and Portuguese, covers the fundamental aspects of Global Health and underscores the significance of studying public health in a global context to contribute to improving the health of populations worldwide. Given the globalization of diseases, the disparities in health systems across diverse cultural settings, and the increasing need for health care professionals to effectively engage with various populations and cultures, there is an urge demand to equip them with skills and capabilities to tackle global health challenges and propose solutions, in particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMIC).
Each lecture of the course focuses on a particular aspect of global health, approaching multiple intersectoral and social levels, such as the individual, family, community, and public sector. Students who complete this certificate program will be prepared to apply cross-disciplinary knowledge and skills to integrate basic concepts of the global burden of disease; control and prevention of communicable and non-communicable diseases; health system resilience; and environmental health.