MPH8214 Public Health in Emergency Situations

The course aims at providing participants with an in-depth understanding of the complex range of issues involved in planning, implementing and accounting for health interventions in contemporary emergencies contemporary emergencies. This includes an understanding of the rapidly evolving humanitarian reform process, and the roles which may be taken by local, national and international partners. This is a practical course and students will be attached organizations with the mission to manage emergency situations. 

Course Aim
Candidates will be equipped with competencies in assessment and management of public health issues in emergence situations.

Intended Learning Outcomes 
By the end of this course the student should be able to:

• Knowledge and understanding on various types of emergency situations and their public health outcomes
• Ability to conduct community assessment for public health needs during emergency situations
• Have knowledge and understanding for post disaster epidemiological surveillance
• Understand partnerships in emergency situations
• Develop and implement a health delivery plan during emergencies 
• Coordinate health delivery during emergencies be it curative or preventive