Introduction to Health Policy

This course introduces learners to the foundational concept of health and its critical role in shaping human life and societal well-being. It explores the interconnections between life, health, and healthcare systems, offering a multidimensional understanding of what it means to be healthy. The module examines various theoretical approaches to health, including the biomedical model, health as human capital, Amartya Sen’s capability approach, and the framing of health as a fundamental human right. Through these perspectives, learners will gain insight into how health is understood, measured, and promoted in policy and practice, and its centrality to sustainable development and human dignity.