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Power and politics in global health introduces you to the ways in which global health is influenced by power, explores case studies, and provides analytical tools for examining the politics of global health. Starting from an understanding that health is influenced by structural, social, legal and political inequalities, you will be introduced to a range of methods, frameworks and tools to better understand global health decision-making. The module focuses particularly on how global health issues, ideas and institutions are shaped by politics and invites you to think about how the global health landscape can be negotiated and changed to promote health for all.Ìý

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After taking this module, you should be able to:Ìý

1. Interrogate and explain the role of power and politics in global health at a conceptual level.Ìý

2. Explain and interpret key substantive issues and case studies.Ìý

3. Discuss the development of the current global health system and its historical and political origins.Ìý

4. Critically evaluate global health issues from a political perspective.Ìý

The module is compulsory for students on the MSc/PG Dip Global Health and Development, and is open to any other ÐÂÏã¸ÛÁùºÏ²Ê¿ª½±½á¹ûMSc/PG Dip students.Ìý

You will have lectures, tutorials, and learning will be supported by Moodle.Ìý

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Selected reading list:Ìý

1. Buse K, Mays N, Colombini M,Ìý Fraser A, Khan M, Walls H. Making Health Policy. Open University Press (2023).Ìý

2. McInnes C, Lee K, Kamradt-Scott A (2014). The transformation of global health governance: competing ideas, interest and institutions. Palgrave Press.Ìý

3. Packard, R. History of Global Health: Interventions into the lives of othersÌý

4. Burgess, R.A. Rethinking Global Health: Frameworks of Power. Routledge.Ìý