Public health is “the science and art of preventing disease, prolonging life and promoting health through the organized efforts and informed choices of society, organizations, public and private, communities and individuals”.
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We will look at the top 10 universities that offer public health degrees in Ghana in this article.
Universities That Offer Public Health Degrees
The top universities that offer public health degrees in Ghana are below;
School of Public Health University of Ghana
School of Public Health Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
School of Public Health, University of Health & Allied Sciences
Ensign College Of Public Health
CUG Faculty Of Public Health
RUC Department Of Public Health
Mountcrest University College Department Of Public Health
All PHS majors take biology, calculus, English, and four public health core requirements in epidemiology, environmental health, health policy and management, and biostatistics.
Core Functions of Public Health
There are 3 core functions of public health and they are; assessment, policy development, and assurance.
Essential Functions of Public Health
Monitor health status to identify and solve community health problems.
Diagnose and investigate health problems and health hazards in the community.
Inform, educate, and empower people about health issues.
Mobilize community partnerships and action to identify and solve health problems.
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