Case Studies in Global One Health

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The lectures will cover a variety of topics ranging from measures of health and disease in populations through events occurring in globalization of health. Students will do class presentations of case studies based on evidence-based reports that justify and elaborate upon the major one-health efforts that can and have changed the health status of millions of people globally. The case studies will cover key aspects of One Health including assessment, policy development and quality assurance on one-health programs. The case studies will reveal the magnitude and understanding of current health challenges facing the world. The case studies will show how countries with minimal financial resources and limited health infrastructure, through sensible and systematic efforts have improved the health of their people. Through these case studies, the students will learn to identify critical factors that have contributed to successes as well as failures of various institutions and initiatives intended to address one-health issues.