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2023 SOPH Programme Handbook

20 January 2021

Health Policy Analysis for Annual Reviews

2023 SOPH Programme Handbook

20 January 2021

Health Policy Analysis for Annual Reviews

In memory of Sheryl Cordon

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Exploring the Experiences of Health Professionals Studying a Master of Public Health Programme Through Distance Learning at a South African University, by Ziyanda Mwanda, Daniela Gachago, and Cheryl Hodgkinson-WilliamsThe demand for highly skilled health professionals continues to increase in low- and middle-income countries such as South Africa. Postgraduate programmes such as the Master of Public Health (MPH) programme are recognised as critical contributors to strengthening health professionals’ skills to meet healthcare demands. The MPH programme allows health professionals to study while working through distance learning platforms. However, it does not produce as many graduates as it should due to dropout rates and low throughput. This study aimed to highlight the challenges and enablers that affect postgraduate students enrolled at a traditionally contact university studying through distance learning platforms. Continue reading: ... See MoreSee Less

Exploring the Experiences of Health Professionals Studying a Master of Public Health Programme Through Distance Learning at a South African University | Commonwealth Youth and Development

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Exploring the Experiences of Health Professionals Studying a Master of Public Health Programme Through Distance Learning at a South African University Authors Ziyanda Mwanda School of Public Health, U...

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Career trajectories of master of public health graduates from South African universities, by Virginia Zweigenthal and colleagues, including SOPH's Nikki SchaayThe Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the need for public health professionals to be embedded in country health systems. The Master of Public Health (MPH), offered widely, is accepted as the entry degree for public health practice in low- and middle-Income countries (LMICs). The aim of the study was to address the knowledge gaps on the career trajectories of MPH graduates from South African universities. ... See MoreSee Less

Career trajectories of master of public health graduates from South African universities - Human Resources for Health

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Background The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the need for public health professionals to be embedded in country health systems. The Master of Public Health (MPH), offered widely, is accepted as the en...

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2025 Annual David Sanders Lecture in Public Health and Social Justice.
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Partnerships and Co-Design Processes for Health and Gender Equality: Insights for Programme Implementers, Researchers and Funders

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