AFST 430 - Health Care in Africa

(3.00)

Patterns of health care in Africa. Analysis of economic, political, demographic and cultural factors that influence health care delivery. Common diseases. The practice of curative medicine in urban centers and primary health care in rural areas. Traditional medicine, modern paramedical programs, child and maternal health care, family planning, nutrition, pharmacies, health education, financing, etc., and their meaning for Africa’s development. Recommended Preparation: AFST 211 or AFST 390

Components: Lecture