Control Strategies for Communicable and Non-communicable Diseases (CCND)

Disease control refers to a broad package of strategies for controlling diseases, from primary prevention, health promotion, and health legislation to screening for early detection, treatment and rehabilitation. In order to choose the right strategies for a specific disease in a given situation, the health care manager needs to understand the context in which a disease arises, the factors contributing to its spread and the natural course of the disease.

In this module, a number of diseases, both communicable and non-communicable (NCD), are used as models to demonstrate different aspects and principles of disease control. A wide variety of situations relevant to public health are discussed.

Academic training or professional qualification in a relevant area Work experience in a related area, including experience in management or planning in developing countries

Academic training or professional qualification in a relevant area Work experience in a related area, including experience in management or planning in developing countries

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Part of this module is carried out through interactive learning in a Virtual Learning Community via Elevate