Facilitated course

Addressing corruption in the health sector (facilitated course)

Explore how corruption affects healthcare systems and outcomes, and learn practical approaches to promote transparency, accountability, and equity in health service delivery.

Corruption undermines access to quality health services and weakens health systems around the world. This course introduces the most common types and drivers of corruption in the health sector, explores their impact on health outcomes, and presents concrete strategies and tools for preventing and responding to corruption risks. Using a systems-thinking approach, it draws on real-world examples and case studies to equip learners with practical skills and insights to promote transparency and accountability across the health system.

Course type

Expert-facilitated. Free of charge.

Engage in self-study, live interactive classroom sessions and group discussions in an online forum. Successful participants receive a certificate.

Time commitment

3 weeks.
Participants will need 3-5 hours per week to review the material, contribute to discussions, and complete a short assignment. Support from U4 advisers and affiliated experts is available.

What you'll learn

How corruption manifests in health systems, including service delivery, human resources, medicines, and financing
How to apply systems-thinking to identify corruption risks and anti-corruption opportunities
How to evaluate the impact of corruption on health equity, rights, and outcomes
Tools and interventions to address corruption across the health system

Learning outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Identify key corruption risks in health systems using the WHO building blocks
Explain the consequences of corruption on health outcomes and equity
Assess feasible anti-corruption interventions in various health system areas
Apply acquired knowledge to promote ACTA (Anti-Corruption, Transparency, and Accountability) in your own context

Who the course is for

This course is designed for development professionals, health policy actors, and anyone working in or with the health sector—particularly those engaged in improving governance, equity, and transparency in health systems.