This course aims to explore the concept of decolonizing global health and rethinking how global health is delivered. The learning outcomes include understanding the inequalities in global health due to power imbalances, exploring the importance of planetary health and spirituality, and discussing challenges and actions needed for decolonization. The course teaches skills such as critical thinking, problem-solving, and cultural awareness. The teaching method involves panel discussions with global health experts and a moderator. The intended audience includes global health practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and anyone interested in addressing health inequalities from a decolonial perspective.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Context
Panelists
Philippines
Liberia
Decolonizing Global Health
Questions
Challenges
Why is planetary health important
Why is spirituality important
Action
Difficulties
Transparency
Take Visible Action
Culture Action
Closing
Taught by
The Aspen Institute
