This module serves as an introduction to the field of maternal and child health, focusing on major issues affecting the health and well-being of children and families over the life span. Upon successful completion of this module, students should be able to

• Describe the major causes of morbidity and mortality affecting women of reproductive age and children in resource-limited settings
• Analyse the underlying determinants of women's and children's health using a life-cycle approach
• Explain the links between gender and women's and children's health, and critically assess public health policy and programs from a gender perspective
• Identify effective public health interventions to improve the health of women and children in resource-limited settings and critique the evidence for these interventions
• Demonstrate an understanding of the challenges impacting on access, quality and delivery of services and public health programs in resource-limited settings and describe effective approaches to overcome these challenges.

• Analyse the underlying determinants of women's and children's health using a life-cycle approach
• Advocate for the improvement of women and children health