Challenges and Strategies for Strengthening Health Systems in Vulnerable Contexts 7, 5 Credits

Welcome to the course!

Dear Student,

We are delighted to welcome you this term. The course will begin on 8 December 2025.

To secure your place, please complete self-registration in Ladok between September 16 and November 16. If you are new to Uppsala University, please start by activating your student account here: https://www2.uu.se/en/students/admission-and-registration/activate-student-account.

Once your account is active, you can register yourself in Ladok. If you encounter any issues with self-registration, please contact global.health.education-kbh@uu.se for assistance.

This course focuses on understanding the building blocks of health systems in low-resource, vulnerable, and fragile settings. While introducing organizational frameworks and standards, it also highlights practitioners’ real-world challenges and equips you with strategies for effective navigation. You will gain insights into health systems thinking, management, community engagement, digital health, and resource management under multiple constraints.

A preliminary schedule and course guide, along with a reading list, will be available on Studium by October 31.

If you have any questions, you can contact:

Course leader: syed.moshfiqur@uu.se

Course administrator: global.health.education-kbh@uu.se 

We look forward to meeting you all in December!