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A good health system delivers quality services to all people, when and where they need them. Components of a strong health system include a robust financing mechanism; a well-trained and adequately paid workforce; reliable information on which to base decisions and policies; and well-maintained facilities and logistics to deliver quality medicines and technologies. However, many countries in the developing world have weak health systems, badly in need of strengthening and reform. This course offers a practical introduction to major issues, policies and practices related to health systems strengthening and reform in a developing country context. In this course, students will apply principles of health systems strengthening and reform to develop frameworks to strengthen and rebuild health systems in fragile states through a democracy and governance or social policy and education lens. The course uses rigorous prospective studies, health statistics, case studies, the professor’s experience, and student participation and engagement. <a href="http://bit.ly/1bebp5s" target="_blank">Click here to see evaluations, syllabi, and faculty bios</a>