INTERNATIONAL HEALTH
PHS 205 (1 UNITS)
By
Oluwasogo A. Olalubi
PhD (Ibadan); ACIEH (London)
Postdoc. Fellow, UCSF, (USA)
Assoc. Prof& Head,
Department of Public Health
School of Basic Medical Sciences,
Kwara State University, Nigeria
,Course Description
• The course examines the history of western efforts to promote
health in the "developing world" from the beginnings of tropical
medicine and colonial health services to more recent efforts at
disease eradication, the development of alternative health delivery
systems (basic health services, primary health care and selective
primary health care); population programs, to child survival and
global immunization programs.
• It will also examine the history of various international health and
development organizations, role of both multilateral and bilateral
organizations including, WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA, USAIDS, DFID,
and the World Bank; Public and Private NGOs., Bill & Melinda gates
foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation etc.,
• These developments will be examined within the wider context of
colonial and post-colonial development in Africa, Asia, and Latin
America.
• By doing so, the course will explore the various economic and
political interests, as well as the cultural assumptions, that have
shaped the development of ideas and practices associated with
international health in "developing" countries.
,Overview of topics in International and Port Health
(1) International Health Regulations (IHR): Understanding the
framework and regulations set by the WHO to prevent and
respond to the international spread of diseases.
(2) Port Health Services: Exploring the role of health services at
ports, including surveillance, inspection and control measures to
prevent the spread of infectious diseases through international
travel and trade.
(3) Global Health Security: Examining strategies and measures
to enhance global health security, including early detection,
response and coordination among nations to mitigate health
threats.
(4) Quarantine and Isolation: To Study the principles and
practices of quarantine and isolation as key tools in controlling the
spread of infectious diseases, particularly at international entry
points.
, Overview of topics in International and Port
Health Cont’D
(5) Vector Borne Diseases: Addressing health risk associated
with vectors (eg., mosquitoes) and strategies to prevent the
spread of diseases such as Malaria, Dengue and Zika Virus
(6) Environmental Health in Ports: Understanding the
environmental factors that can affect or impact public health in
port areas and implementing measures to ensure a healthy living
and working environment.
(7) International Collaboration: Emphasizing the importance of
collaboration between countries, international organizations and
stakeholders in addressing global health challenges and ensuring
a coordinated response. Recognized International Health
Organizations include WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA,
PHS 205 (1 UNITS)
By
Oluwasogo A. Olalubi
PhD (Ibadan); ACIEH (London)
Postdoc. Fellow, UCSF, (USA)
Assoc. Prof& Head,
Department of Public Health
School of Basic Medical Sciences,
Kwara State University, Nigeria
,Course Description
• The course examines the history of western efforts to promote
health in the "developing world" from the beginnings of tropical
medicine and colonial health services to more recent efforts at
disease eradication, the development of alternative health delivery
systems (basic health services, primary health care and selective
primary health care); population programs, to child survival and
global immunization programs.
• It will also examine the history of various international health and
development organizations, role of both multilateral and bilateral
organizations including, WHO, UNDP, UNICEF, UNFPA, USAIDS, DFID,
and the World Bank; Public and Private NGOs., Bill & Melinda gates
foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation etc.,
• These developments will be examined within the wider context of
colonial and post-colonial development in Africa, Asia, and Latin
America.
• By doing so, the course will explore the various economic and
political interests, as well as the cultural assumptions, that have
shaped the development of ideas and practices associated with
international health in "developing" countries.
,Overview of topics in International and Port Health
(1) International Health Regulations (IHR): Understanding the
framework and regulations set by the WHO to prevent and
respond to the international spread of diseases.
(2) Port Health Services: Exploring the role of health services at
ports, including surveillance, inspection and control measures to
prevent the spread of infectious diseases through international
travel and trade.
(3) Global Health Security: Examining strategies and measures
to enhance global health security, including early detection,
response and coordination among nations to mitigate health
threats.
(4) Quarantine and Isolation: To Study the principles and
practices of quarantine and isolation as key tools in controlling the
spread of infectious diseases, particularly at international entry
points.
, Overview of topics in International and Port
Health Cont’D
(5) Vector Borne Diseases: Addressing health risk associated
with vectors (eg., mosquitoes) and strategies to prevent the
spread of diseases such as Malaria, Dengue and Zika Virus
(6) Environmental Health in Ports: Understanding the
environmental factors that can affect or impact public health in
port areas and implementing measures to ensure a healthy living
and working environment.
(7) International Collaboration: Emphasizing the importance of
collaboration between countries, international organizations and
stakeholders in addressing global health challenges and ensuring
a coordinated response. Recognized International Health
Organizations include WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA,
