Global Health

Module 4: Health Equity

Seminar overview


"Equity is the absence of unfair, avoidable or remediable differences among groups of people, whether those groups are defined socially, economically, demographically, or geographically or by other dimensions of inequality (e.g. sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, or sexual orientation). Health is a fundamental human right. Health equity is achieved when everyone can attain their full potential for health and well-being. " (WHO)



Learning objectives:


After participating in this seminar:

  • Learners will strengthen their analytical skills about health from a social determinants of health perspective. 
  • Learners will understand the greatest global challenges on the path of health equity for all. 
  • Learners will gain knowledge on ways to implement the principles of equity into their everyday work.