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Emory University

Health in Complex Humanitarian Emergencies

The Center for Humanitarian Emergencies is a partnership between CDC's Emergency Response and Recovery Branch and the Rollins School of Public Health that drives global collaboration, research and evidence based training to improve the lives and well-being of populations impacted by humanitarian emergencies. - Center for Humanitarian Emergencies: http://www.che.emory.edu/ - CDC's Emergency Response and Recovery Branch: http://www.cdc.gov/globalhealth/healthprotection/errb/index.html This course covers the technical and management principles that are the basis of planning, implementing, and evaluating health programs for acutely displaced populations in developing countries. The emphasis is on refugees in camp situations. The course includes modules on assessment, nutrition, epidemiology of major health problems, surveillance, and program management in the context of an international relief operation. Course Objectives Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to: 1. Describe a complex humanitarian crisis in terms of magnitude, person, time and place. 2. Calculate basic epidemiology measures. 3. Evaluate the strengths and limitations of epidemiological data within the context of CHE. 4. Develop public health programs and strategies responsive to the diverse cultural values and traditions of the community being served. 5. Identify internal and external problems that may affect the delivery of essential public health services in a CHE. 6. Identify the different technical areas in a public health response in CHEs.

Status: Water Resources
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IntermediateCourse8 hours

Featured reviews

FM

4.0Reviewed Mar 2, 2018

It was really great doing this course. Quite informative. I expected more though. Especially on mental health and project management.

FO

5.0Reviewed Jun 10, 2023

This course is rich and well taught through the videos.Quite useful and very informative,I really appreciate taking this course Thank you

MQ

5.0Reviewed Jun 13, 2022

i​t's very summerized yet comperhensive and the instructors are aware about the subjects.

MA

5.0Reviewed Dec 15, 2017

very informative and useful i recomend it to anyone who wants to know more about the topic

MS

5.0Reviewed Oct 8, 2023

This course is a good overview of all the aspects of a humanitarian response especially health, WaSH, Shelter, logistics and program management in emergency. I have really appreciated it.

MS

4.0Reviewed Apr 27, 2021

The context of the course is greatly interesting. Only needs a bit improvement by adding more videos rather or visual dynamics to make it more interactive.

SR

5.0Reviewed Feb 6, 2025

This course is so amazing and super and each And every thing is very clear effective.

CJ

5.0Reviewed Nov 3, 2017

Excellent Course! I look forward to taking future course around health in CHE.

DC

5.0Reviewed Sep 5, 2023

thank you so much for the opportunity to equip myself with this knowledge and certification. definitely a must do course for those in the humanitarian line of work...

KL

4.0Reviewed Jun 11, 2018

Good introductory course. Very short modules/lessons, but plenty of readings. Would have preferred a more advanced course, or sections that would go more in-depth and provide practicals.

JD

5.0Reviewed May 2, 2020

Like this course. Would have love to have interactions with student or teachers to ask questions but none of the less I learn a lot.

KR

5.0Reviewed Mar 11, 2020

I thought this was a great introduction to the big ideas. Makes we want to go volunteer!

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