Detection and Assessment of Disease Outbreaks

Type

Format

Language

Sector

Provider

Global Health Institute

Topic

Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness

Duration

> 20 hours

Description

Course Overview

This course equips learners with specialized knowledge and skills in the detection and assessment of public health threats, particularly epidemics and pandemics. It provides a comprehensive understanding of the methods and detection capabilities essential for preparedness systems to identify and evaluate threats, monitor their impact on the population, and assess the effectiveness of interventions.

Topics Covered

The course begins with an introduction to the fundamentals of detection and assessment in public health, followed by a historical overview of key epidemics and pandemics. It then explores various health threats, importance of risk assessment, and principles of risk communication. Learners will gain in-depth knowledge on outbreak investigation techniques, including epidemiological and surveillance methods for tracking disease spread. The course also covers the critical role of laboratory analysis and the importance of environmental monitoring in detecting and mitigating health risks.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, learners should be able to:

Demonstrate the ability to evaluate and respond to public health threats using data-driven approaches and systems
Exhibit understanding in conducting comprehensive risk assessments for public health threats and communicating findings to stakeholders
Develop adaptive strategies to enhance epidemic and pandemic preparedness and response in LMICs

Target Audience

The course is designed for public health professionals, clinicians, including doctors, nurses, and public health workers, emergency managers, and policymakers, and others who have a role in responding to epidemics and pandemics in their communities, particularly in the MENA region, as well as those interested in working in or learning about these contexts.