Introduction to Health Economics

Overview

This course provides a foundational introduction to Health Economics, focusing on how economic principles inform public health decision-making and implementation science. Participants explore key concepts such as supply and demand in healthcare, market failures, health system financing, and provider incentives. The course introduces economic evaluation methods, including cost-effectiveness analysis, and examines how health costs and outcomes are measured and interpreted. Through applied learning, students develop the ability to critically assess economic evidence and its relevance to policy and practice, particularly in low- and middle-income country contexts. The course equips health professionals and policymakers with analytical tools to support evidence-based decision-making and improve the efficiency and impact of healthcare interventions. A quality-assured certificate from the University of the Witwatersrand is issued on successful completion.

Duration

6 Weeks

Format

Daily classes (08:30–16:30) for 1 week, followed by assessments

Pricing

VAT Incl. = R7,500.00