| Focus | Concerned with health issues and challenges that transcend national boundaries, emphasizing global cooperation. | Focuses on the health of populations within a specific region or country, often addressing local or national health concerns. |
| Scope | Addresses health issues on a global scale, including pandemics, infectious diseases, and global health disparities. | Concentrates on the health and well-being of communities or populations within defined geographic areas. |
| Perspective | Takes a broader and international perspective, considering the interconnectedness of health across nations. | Focuses on domestic health concerns and policies to improve the well-being of a specific population. |
| Key Concerns | Includes issues like global disease outbreaks (e.g., COVID-19), international health diplomacy, access to healthcare worldwide, and health inequalities across countries. | Addresses public health challenges within a specific country or region, such as disease prevention, health promotion, and healthcare access. |
| Collaborations | Involves collaboration between nations, international organizations (e.g., WHO), and NGOs to address global health issues collectively. | Collaborates with local government agencies, healthcare providers, and community organizations to improve public health outcomes. |
| Health Disparities | Focuses on reducing health disparities between countries and populations, with an emphasis on equity in health outcomes globally. | Strives to reduce health disparities within a specific population, aiming for equitable access to healthcare services and improved health outcomes. |
| Policy Impact | Influences global health policies, treaties, and international agreements to address health crises and promote health equity worldwide. | Influences domestic policies and regulations related to public health, including healthcare funding, disease control measures, and health education programs. |
| Research Emphasis | Often involves research on global health trends, epidemiology, and the impact of global factors on health outcomes. | Emphasizes research on local health issues, disease surveillance, and the effectiveness of public health interventions. |
| Education and Training | Offers education and training in global health, international public health, and related fields to prepare professionals for global health challenges. | Provides education and training in public health, epidemiology, healthcare management, and other disciplines to address local health needs. |
