Public health is an interdisciplinary field of health sciences that helps inform population, ensure national health and promotion of preventive treatments for healthy living. Public health graduates can work in government organisations, NGOs, research institutes, pharmaceuticals, etc.
Health promotion covers a wide aspect governed by multitude factors. As defined by WHO it is The process of enabling people to increase control over, and to improve, their health. It moves far beyond the comprehension of individual behavior towards a wider dimension of sociodemographic, environmental and political interventions. It includes social welfare as an integral part of the total health, which is intimately linked to the social environment and the living and working condition. Thus occupational safety and health standards though a distinct body in itself is also an integral part of health promotion as it forms an individual sphere where a larger aspect with repeated sessions can be conducted. It should be kept in mind that health promotion is a dynamic process which is essential for maintain a regular flow of information
The growing population demands high quality and affordable health services. The acute and complex human resource challenges related to public health staff is responsible for low standard delivery services in Malawi. Various strategies are being initiated to overcome these challenges by government or non-government organisation in collaboration with private sector.
The health of the people of Somalia remains in a critical situation with high mortality rates, limited access to health services, malnutrition and unhygienic lifestyle. The need to improve access to health services and build government capacity in Somalia is targeted. The plan establishes a framework for allocation of resources and improving effectiveness of external support.
Public health is one of the fastest growing fields in Somalia capable of providing competent careers. A degree of masters in Public health (MPH) is designed to prepare medical professionals for jobs at state organizations, NGOs, community health facilities and International health agencies and government departments.