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ICDDR,B: Centre for Health and Population Research
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GPO Box 128
Dhaka-1000, Bangladesh
Tel: +880 (0)2 881 0117 or +880 (0)2 882 6318
Fax: +880 (0)2 882 3116 or +880 (0)2 882 6050
Email: analam@icddrb.org
Internet: www.icddrb.org |
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Emergency response to cholera and shigella epidemics |
| Institution |
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Dhaka: ICDDR,B: Centre for Health and Population Research |
| Country |
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Bangladesh |
| Type |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
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Emergencies: Public Health in Emergencies and Disasters
Healthcare areas: Diarrhoeal Diseases
Health Determinants: Water and Sanitation |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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Attendance certificate |
| Location |
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Sasakawa International Training
Centre, ICDDR,B, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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Objectives/
Content |
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The purpose of this course
is to strengthen the capacity of international organizations
and NGOs in managing epidemics due to cholera and shigella
following disasters. The goal is to reduce morbidity and
mortality from diarrhoeal epidemics.
Course content:
- Epidemiology of diarrhoeal diseases
- Cholera: Clinical features, management and bedside
demonstration and discussion
- Shigellosis: Clinical features, management and bedside
demonstration and discussion
- Role of the diagnostic laboratory in the management
of cholera and shigella during epidemics following disasters
- Water quality and quantity: problems and solutions
- Water treatment and surveillance: discussion and
demonstration
- Sanitation priorities during disasters
- Prevention of diarrhoea: an overview of non-clinical
interventions
- Disaster and malnutrition
- Management of children with severe malnutrition
- Health education and communication of health information
during diarrhoea epidemics
- Damage and needs assessment
- Disaster preparedness: planning, prepositioning and
management issues
- Coordination in Emergency situation
- Field visits: sanitation, water supply, warehouse
and Matlab Health and Research Centre
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11 - 22 May 2008 |
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12 days |
No.
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12 - 14 |
Participants'
Profile |
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Health staff and programme managers
directly involved in the management of diarrhoeal disease
epidemics. |
| Requirements |
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Appropriate position in a relief
organization |
| Structure |
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* The course is conducted at
the Centre’s Clinical Service and Research Centres
in Dhaka and Matlab where more than 100,000 diarrhoea patients
are treated annually.
* In addition to lectures, practicals and bedside sessions,
field visits are arranged for practical management of cases
in field settings. Comprehensive handouts are given to participants
* Excellent faculty/participant ratio. |
| Teaching
staff |
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Researchers and programme managers
from within the Centre, UN agencies and NGOs |
| Coordinator |
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Dr A.N. Alam, Head Training
& Education Unit |
| Cooperation |
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The course is conducted at the
Centre's Clinical Service and Research Centres in Dhaka
and Matlab where more than 100,000 diarrhoea patients are
treated annually. In addition to lectures, practicals and
bedside sessions, field visits are arranged for practical
management of cases in field settings. |
| Course fee |
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ICDDR, B will cover course fees,
accommodations, meals, cost of field trips, local transport
and a daily allowance of US$15 (fifteen) to cover incidental
expenses. Participants or sponsoring organizations will
have to bear the international travel arrangements and related
costs. |
For
further
information |
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Training and Education Unit
(TEU)
Tel: +880 (0)2 881 01 17
Fax: +880 (0)2 882 31 16
Email: aftab@icddrb.org;ted@icddrb.org
Internet: http://www.icddrb.org/training/index.jsp?hasCourses=yes&idDetails=4 |
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19/02/2008 mas |
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| Course
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Introductory Course on Epidemiology and Biostatistics |
| Institution |
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Dhaka: ICDDR,B: Centre for Health and Population Research |
| Country |
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Bangladesh |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
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Public/Global Health: Epidemiology and Disease Control
Health Research and Methods: Statistics
Health Research and Methods: Epidemiology
Health Research and Methods: Study Design and Data Analysis |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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Sasakawa International Training
Centre, ICDDR,B, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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Objectives/
Content |
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This course is designed for
health professionals who do not have formal training in
epidemiology. The course focuses on the principles of epidemiology
and biostatistics, their practical applications for investigation
of public health problems, planning, implementation and
evaluation of intervention strategies for health problems. |
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Twice a year
17 Feb - 13 Mar 2008
3 - 28 Aug 2008 |
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Deadline |
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The last working day 3 weeks
prior to the day course starts. |
| Duration |
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4 weeks |
No.
of
Participants |
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18 |
| Requirements |
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Medical graduates or Master's
in biological/health sciences or social sciences are eligible
for the course. No previous formal training in epidemiology
or statistics is required. |
| Structure |
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The course includes lectures,
discussions and practical exercises including analyses of
data collected by participants during field trips. In addition,
participants are required to develop research proposals
as a group exercise. The Centre provides assistance in identifying
funds for implementation of the protocols developed by the
participants. There will be a test before and after the
course, intended primarily as a tool for participants to
assess their own progress. |
| Teaching
staff |
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The course is taught by researchers
from within and outside the Centre such as, University of
Dhaka, National Institute of Preventive and Social Medicine,
Institute of Statistical Research & Training and BIRPERHT. |
| Coordinator |
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Dr A.N. Alam, Head Training
& Education Unit |
| Course
fee |
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Tk. 7,000 (Seven thousand) for
private candidates and Tk. 10,000 (Ten thousand) for institutional
candidates to cover the cost of materials, faculty time,
morning and afternoon tea/coffee. |
For
further
information |
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Training and Education
Unit (TEU)
Tel: +880 (0)2 881 01 17
Fax: +880 (0)2 882 31 16
Email: aftab@icddrb.org;ted@icddrb.org
Internet: http://www.icddrb.org/training/index.jsp?hasCourses=yes&idDetails=3
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A Short Course on Health Systems Research and Development (HSRD) for Health Professionals |
| Institution |
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Dhaka: ICDDR,B: Centre for Health and Population Research |
| Country |
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Bangladesh |
| Type |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
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Management: Health System Management
Health Research and Methods: Study Design and Data Analysis |
| Language |
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English |
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Credits |
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| Location |
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Sasakawa International Training
Centre, ICDDR,B, Dhaka, Bangladesh |
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Objectives/
Content |
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The overall goal of this short
course is to further strengthen the health system in Bangladesh
through capacity building of health professionals and health
service providers. The following objectives will be pursued
to achieve this goal:
- Provide a comprehensive understanding on the goals,
critical components of and relationships among various
components of health systems;
- Further enrich the conceptual as well as practical
understanding of the health system in Bangladesh;
- Articulate and help internalize the application of
a systems perspective in addressing health care related
issues;
- Better understanding and appreciating the role of
health systems research in identifying, analyzing and
resolving health system problems and applying health
systems research tools and techniques in the context
of Bangladesh; and
- Enhancing the knowledge and understanding about the
nature and dynamics of the relationship between health
and sustainable development in Bangladesh.
Course Contents:
Week 1: Defining health system and its goals
Week 2: Health System Development: the Bangladesh Context
Week 3: Health Systems Research
Field Work: 9-20 March 2008 at Worksite
Week 4: Further Data Analysis and Finalizing the Report
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17 Feb - 27 Mar 2008 |
| Appl.
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10 February 2008. |
| Duration |
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6 weeks |
No.
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18 |
Participants'
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The course is primarily aimed
at mid-level health care professionals/workers in both the
Public, NGO and Private sector who are engaged in either
(a) Policy development, strategic planning, governance and
organizational/structural change/reform; or (b) Service
delivery at the macro (health ministry) or micro (community)
level. Teachers, training instructors and other professionals
in institutions designed to train primary and/or allied
health care workers will also benefit from this course.
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This is a four-week course
organized and conducted in sandwich pattern: Phase 1 for
3 weeks, and Phase 2 for 1 week, and in between there will
be a fieldwork for 2 weeks.
Phase 1: It will cover all aspects of health
systems research and development in a comprehensive manner
and relate them to the ground level realities in Bangladesh.
It will also cover a critical analysis of the relationship
between health and holistic/sustainable development. Each
participant will identify a particular health system related
issue at his/her workplace for further study and analysis
following the tools and techniques discussed in the class.
Fieldwork and Report Writing: Following
completion of the Phase 1, participants will return to their
respective workplaces and carry out the already identified
study and prepare a report for presentation in the class.
Phase 2: At the end of the fieldwork, participants
will return to the class for Phase 2 of the course, further
analyse collected data and fine tune the final report in
consultation with the course supervisor. All participants
will present their final reports in the class, participate
in discussion/debate and will help identify key health system
issues in Bangladesh. Participants’ course performance
evaluation/assessment will also be done in Phase 2. It will
end with a closing ceremony where certificates of course
completion will be awarded to the participants. |
| Methods |
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A thoroughly participatory
approach will be followed. Along with lectures (PowerPoint
presentations), participants will meet in small group sessions
to debate specific issues and develop consensus through
exchange of ideas and negotiation. Classroom exercise on
different HSR tools and techniques will also be held to
make participants familiar with their practical application. |
| Coordinator |
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Dr. Anwar Islam |
| Cooperation |
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The James P Grant School of
Public Health (JPGSPH) of BRAC University |
| Course
fee |
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The course fee is BDT 25,000
per participant. For BRAC and ICDDR,B staff members the
fee is BDT 10,000 per participant. The travel, food and
accommodation costs are not included in the course fee. |
For
further
information |
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Training and Education Unit
(TEU)
Tel: +880 (0)2 881 01 17
Fax: +880 (0)2 882 31 16
Email: aftab@icddrb.org;ted@icddrb.org
Internet: http://www.icddrb.org/training/index.jsp?hasCourses=yes&idDetails=23 |
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