Introduction to the concept of health, public health and global health; From international health to global health: historical origins of modern public health; Major health systems across the world; Global actors in health: world health organization, united nations agencies, world bank; Globalization and Health: health sector reforms, privatization, public private partnerships in health; Epidemiologic transitions: global burden of disease; Health equity and social determinants of health; Globalization; Trade and health; Health under crisis.