Improving the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents: from Evidence to Action
Consider the latest data, priorities and debates about the health of mothers, children and adolescents in this free online course.
Duration
6 weeksWeekly study
4 hours
Improving the Health of Women, Children and Adolescents: from Evidence to Action
At a time of global concern over emerging infectious and chronic diseases, it is important to remember that millions of women and children continue to die every year from conditions that are easily preventable and treatable.
This free online course presents the latest data, priorities and debates about the health of adolescents, mothers, newborns and children in an accessible way, so that everyone has the opportunity to engage with the issues.
Explore the lifecycle from birth to adulthood
The course will run over six weeks, exploring the lifecycle from birth to adulthood, to look at adolescent, reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health.
Each week will focus on a different area, inviting you to discuss the most recent data, and the current policy, programme and research debates that inform action to improve health outcomes.
At the end of the course we will reflect on the importance of lifecycle thinking for women, children and adolescents in the context of the Sustainable Development Goals for 2030.
Get multiple perspectives on maternal and child health
The Centre for Maternal, Adolescent, Reproductive, and Child Health (MARCH) is the central hub for women’s and children’s health at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and comprises more than 150 academics working around the world in 100 countries, from Afghanistan to Zimbabwe. In this course, you will hear from MARCH Centre experts in a range of disciplines, including epidemiology, demography, anthropology, medicine and public health.
Contributors include:
- Professor Joy Lawn, Director of the MARCH Centre
- Professor David Ross from the World Health Organisation Department of Maternal, Newborn, Child and Adolescent Health.
Understand case studies from around the globe
Through the use of case studies, multimedia content and discussions with other learners from around the globe, we will consider the latest evidence about how to improve the health of women, children and adolescents in the context of different country settings.
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Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is designed for healthcare professionals or anyone working in a health organisation; undergraduate students taking a healthcare or science-related degree; medical students and postgraduates wishing to complement their studies; and anyone else with an interest in learning about the health of women, children and adolescents.
What do people say about this course?
"Thank you for a most informative course. I have also completed the course on Health in Humanitarian Crises. For both courses the quality of the presentations, the organisation of the material and links to further information have provided me with resources that I will continue to use in my work. Again, thank you."
"I found this course very educative and thought-provoking as the facts and figures were laid bare."
Who will you learn with?
I have worked in sub Saharan Africa as an epidemiologist for over 10 years, and my main interest is in making sure that women and children receive the health care that we know can save lives
I am an African-born, British-trained paediatrician, and perinatal epidemiologist, with >25 yrs experience mainly in Africa, plus expertise in global estimates. Now Director of MARCH @joylawn
Who developed the course?
London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine
The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine is a world leader in research and postgraduate education in public and global health. Its mission is to improve health and health equity worldwide.
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
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- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
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