Medical Public Health Services(MPH)
GIRT-MPH 2001:
Tropical & Infectious Diseases
Key Topics
- Malaria
- TB
- HIV/AIDS
- Ebola
- Lassa
- Schistosomiasis
Description:
Management and prevention of high-burden infectious diseases in Africa, including diagnostics, treatment, and public health interventions.
GIRT-MPH 2002:
Primary Health Care & Community Medicine
Key Topics
- PHC principles
- rural health
- health promotion
Description:
Training on sustainable, community-based healthcare systems tailored for rural and underserved populations.
GIRT-MPH 2003:
Maternal & Child Health (MCH)
Key Topics
- ANC/PNC
- skilled birth
- immunization
- child nutrition
Description:
Focus on reducing maternal and child mortality through quality care and culturally sensitive practices.
GIRT-MPH 2004:
Public Health & Epidemiology
Key Topics
- Disease surveillance
- outbreak investigation
- health data
Description:
Teaches health data management and response planning for disease control and prevention.
GIRT-MPH 2005:
Health Systems & Policy in Africa
Key Topics
- UHC
- NHIS
- health financing
- policy development
Description:
Analysis of African health systems and policy-making with a focus on strengthening health governance.
GIRT-MPH 2005:
Emergency & Disaster Medicine
Key Topics
- Conflict injury
- triage
- disaster response
- humanitarian aid
Description:
Equips practitioners with skills to manage mass casualties, trauma, and public health emergencies
GIRT-MPH 2006:
Traditional & Alternative Medicine
Key Topics
- Herbal therapies
- cultural beliefs
- integration into health systems
Description:
Overview of indigenous health practices and their relevance in African healthcare delivery.
GIRT-MPH 2007:
HIV/AIDS Prevention & Treatment
Key Topics
- ART
- PMTCT
- counseling
- stigma
- community care
Description:
Clinical and community strategies to manage and prevent HIV/AIDS.
GIRT-MPH 2008:
Nutrition & Food Security
Key Topics
- Malnutrition
- micronutrients
- food programs
- agriculture-health link
Description:
Addresses the root causes and solutions for undernutrition and food insecurity
GIRT-MPH 2009:
Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene (WASH)
Key Topics
- Water access
- latrine technologies
- hygiene education
Description:
Public health approach to disease prevention through improved WASH practices.
GIRT-MPH 2010:
Mental Health in Low-Resource Settings
Key Topics
- PTSD
- depression
- substance abuse
- mental health outreach
Description:
Builds awareness and treatment strategies for mental health in African settings, often overlooked in primary care.
GIRT-MPH 2011:
Telemedicine & Digital Health
Key Topics
- Mental Health
- teleconsultation
- health data systems
Description:
Application of digital technologies to expand access and improve care quality in rural or underserved regions.
GIRT-MPH 2012:
Parasitology & Vector Control
Key Topics
- Helminths,
- malaria vectors
- integrated vector management
Description:
Diagnostics, life cycles, control strategies for parasitic diseases and vectors common in Africa.
GIRT-MPH 2013:
Vaccinology & Immunization Programs
Key Topics
- Routine immunization
- cold chain
- outreach
- community trust
Description:
Implementation of immunization campaigns and overcoming barriers like vaccine hesitancy and logistics.