About Course

The Public Health Fundamentals course provides a strong foundation in the principles and practices of public health. It introduces learners to population health, disease prevention, health promotion, epidemiology, environmental health, and health systems. Through practical examples and real-world case studies, participants will gain the knowledge and skills needed to understand and address today’s public health challenges at the community, national, and global levels. The curriculum aligns with widely recognized public health competencies, including epidemiology, health promotion, disease prevention, and health systems.

What Will You Learn?

  • Understand the core principles and functions of public health.
  • Learn the concepts of population health and disease prevention.
  • Explore epidemiology and basic biostatistics.
  • Understand health promotion and behaviour change strategies.
  • Learn about communicable and non-communicable diseases.
  • Understand environmental and occupational health.
  • Explore health systems and public health policies.
  • Apply public health concepts through case studies and practical scenarios.

Course Content

Module 1: Introduction to Public Health

  • What is Public Health?
  • History and Evolution of Public Health
  • Core Functions of Public Health
  • Population Health Concepts

Module 2: Determinants of Health

Module 3: Epidemiology Basics

Module 4: Disease Prevention & Health Promotion

Module 5: Communicable & Non-Communicable Diseases

Module 6: Environmental & Occupational Health

Module 7: Health Systems & Policy

Module 8: Public Health in Practice