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05 October 2026  |  04 December 2026

Health and Healthcare Through an Economic Lens (Online)

Applications accepted until
21 September 2026
Short Course Coordinator:
Sibongile Msimanga
Certification:
Certificate of Competence
Course dates
05 October 2026 - 04 December 2026
Applications close
21 September 2026
Overview
This course provides a foundational understanding of health and healthcare through an economic lens, equipping students with knowledge to analyse health policy and economic impacts. Participants explore sustainable development goals, health behaviour models, and financing systems through case studies. Ideal for health professionals and economists, it enhances decision-making in universal health coverage. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued upon successful completion.
Duration
3 Months
Format
Self-paced course, with no live lectures
Pricing
VAT Incl. = R10,870.00

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    The course content addresses the following topics:


    • Inequality and Health for Development
    • Investing in Health
    • Nudges and Health Behaviour Change
    • Access and Demand for Healthcare
    • A Market Perspective on the Health Workforce
    • Efficiency and Quality Healthcare
    • The Economics of Vaccines and Drug Development
    • Competition in the Hospital Industry
    • Economic Evaluation and Decision-Making in Healthcare
    • Economic Incentives and Provider Payment Models
    • Health Financing Systems and Universal Health Coverage
    • Challenges of Private Health Insurance
    • Commercial Determinants of Health
    • Macro-Economics and Health and Healthcare
    • Inflation and Health and Healthcare
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