This course is designed to provide a comprehensive overview of the main issues related to global health. Global in coverage but with a focus on low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), particularly in Asia, it will provide an overview of the most important health challenges facing the world today. Attention to socio-economic determinants of health, the imperative for health equity, the role of health systems, and the linkages between health and other multidisciplinary aspects will be maintained throughout the course.

Course Director: Dr Courtney Davis, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor, SingHealth Duke-NUS Paediatrics Academic Clinical Programme
Co-Lead (Education and Training), SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute

This course will provide an overview of the emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases globally, with a key focus on the Asian region. It will introduce participants to key transnational and cross-border concepts and issues such as One Health, global health security, diagnostics, surveillance, and vaccines. Additionally, the course will highlight the importance of effective infectious disease policy, risk communication, and community engagement for prevention and control of outbreaks. After the course, participants will be able to identify the key challenges and opportunities in the prevention and control of infectious diseases globally.

Course Director: Assistant Professor Ruklanthi (Rukie) De Alwis Adamberage, PhD
Deputy Director, Centre for Outbreak Preparedness

Assistant Professor Vincent Pang, PhD
Centre for Outbreak Preparedness

IDGF

While global health outcomes have improved in many arenas, the same gains have not been had in adolescent health outcomes. Adolescence is a unique phase of human development with unique patterns of risk and vulnerability relating to puberty, adolescent brain development, social role transitions, as well as socioeconomic and cultural factors. Understanding the vulnerabilities of adolescents as well as the strengths of this population is critical for building services and systems that can meet their needs. In this course, a holistic life-course approach on the health and well-being of adolescents in Asia is taken to explore the challenges and successes in improving the health of adolescents in Asia through policy, practice, and interventions.

Course Director: Dr Courtney Davis, MD, MPH
Clinical Assistant Professor, SingHealth Duke-NUS Paediatrics Academic Clinical Programme
Co-Lead (Education and Training), SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute

Mental health disorders are a growing global challenge and a leading cause of disability. In Asia, their burden has surged over the past three decades, compounded by stigma, limited resources, inadequate policies, and emerging issues like climate change. This course offers learners a foundational understanding of mental health in the region, focusing on unique challenges, Asian-led solutions, and collaboration with regional stakeholders. It examines needs, gaps, and strategies to develop innovative, contextually relevant approaches to improving mental health in Asia.

Course Director: Assistant Professor Anne-Claire Stona, MD, MScGMH
Lead, Global Mental Health, SingHealth Duke-NUS Global Health Institute