Training Course on Health Economics & Policy Analysis Training: Shaping A Healthier Future

Module 1: Introduction to Health Economics and Policy
Objective: To provide participants with foundational knowledge of health economics and policy analysis.
Topics Covered:
Principles of health economics: supply, demand, and market failures
Introduction to healthcare systems and financing models
The role of policy analysis in shaping healthcare outcomes
Economic challenges in healthcare delivery
Case study: Comparative analysis of health systems globally
Practical Activities:
Group discussion: Identifying key health economic challenges in participants’ settings
Exercise: Mapping the structure of a local healthcare system

Module 2: Economic Evaluation of Healthcare Interventions
Objective: To equip participants with skills to assess the cost-effectiveness of health interventions.
Topics Covered:
Cost-effectiveness, cost-utility, and cost-benefit analyses
Budget impact analysis and financial feasibility assessment
Evaluating health programs and interventions using economic models
Decision-making under resource constraints
Case study: Economic evaluation of vaccination programs
Practical Activities:
Workshop: Conducting a basic cost-effectiveness analysis
Exercise: Interpreting and applying economic evaluation results to policy decisions

Module 3: Health Financing and Resource Allocation
Objective: To teach participants effective strategies for funding and allocating healthcare resources.
Topics Covered:
Healthcare financing mechanisms: public, private, and mixed models
Resource allocation principles and priority setting
Equity, efficiency, and sustainability in healthcare financing
Impact of financing strategies on access and outcomes
Case study: Financing reforms in national health systems
Practical Activities:
Exercise: Developing a resource allocation plan for a hypothetical health program
Group discussion: Balancing equity and efficiency in healthcare resource allocation

Module 4: Health Policy Analysis and Evaluation
Objective: To develop participants’ ability to critically evaluate health policies and their impact.
Topics Covered:
Policy analysis frameworks and methodologies
Tools for evaluating policy effectiveness and health outcomes
Stakeholder analysis and engagement in policy formulation
Translating evidence into actionable policy recommendations
Case study: Evaluating a national public health policy initiative
Practical Activities:
Workshop: Conducting a policy impact analysis
Exercise: Developing evidence-based policy recommendations

Module 5: Strategic Decision-Making and Sustainable Health Policies
Objective: To ensure participants can design and implement sustainable and impactful health policies.
Topics Covered:
Integrating economic evaluation and policy analysis into strategic planning
Long-term planning for sustainable healthcare delivery
Monitoring and evaluating policy implementation
Scaling successful interventions and policies
Case study: Implementing sustainable health financing reforms
Practical Activities:
Workshop: Designing a sustainable policy or program proposal
Exercise: Creating a monitoring and evaluation framework for health policy implementation