The role of the private sector with respect to health issues has long been contested in academic and policy debates. Should employers be trusted to act as socially responsible citizens and take steps to support improvements in health for their workers and wider society, or does the state have to step in to enforce good practices through regulation?

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Among the many emerging challenges surrounding global health in the 21st century, multimorbidity is arguably one of the most problematic.

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Worthwhile, challenging but rewarding work, a career in global public health is an opportunity to make a real difference. So what kind of roles can a masters at Queen Mary University lead to and how do the competencies learned on the 2-year part-time masters course prepare you for such roles?

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Climate change could lead to numerous health problems across the globe

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NGOs play a crucial role driving change in global health

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The globalization of health sciences is now an important factor in public health policy

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The provision of public health can be affected by a number of factors. In order to provide people with the best possible care, professionals working in this area often need to contend with health inequalities, failing policies, and changing political agendas.

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While maternal and infant death rates have dropped significantly since 1990, an estimated 303,000 women and 5.9 million children around the world died of preventable causes in 2015. Following the successes of its first global initiative (2010-2015), the UN has launched its Every Woman and Every Child Global Health Strategy (2016-2030), reflecting an emboldened commitment among NGOs and governments to global women and children’s health.

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