HSV 4140 - Basic Principles and Organization of Health Planning

This course is an introduction to the principles and methods of planning in the health system. It includes a descriptive analysis of the significance of planning effective health care services, alternative planning frameworks, and technical approaches to the planning process. In addition, the course surveys the history of planning in the health systems as well as the current structural arrangements for carrying out planning in the health arena both at the macro and micro levels.

Credits: 3 hours