Community Health and Health Promotion

Why this course is relevant

Most health is shaped in homes, villages, schools, and workplaces — not only in hospital wards. This course prepares students and professionals in Uganda to understand determinants of health, promote wellbeing, work with communities, and support national priorities such as maternal and child health, infection control, and rising NCDs.

What you will gain

• Clear view of community health and primary health care in Uganda
• Understanding of social, economic, and WASH determinants
• Health promotion and prevention principles
• Simple assessment, participation, and activity planning
• Priority themes: MCH, immunisation, infections, NCDs, nutrition, mental health
• Communication, counselling, and basic advocacy skills

Modules

1. Foundations of Community Health
2. Determinants of Health
3. Health Promotion Principles
4. Assessment and Participation
5. Priority Health Themes
6. Communication and Practice

Pricing

Per course lifetime: UGX 5,000 · Monthly unlimited: UGX 20,000 · Semester: UGX 50,000.

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