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Analysing Disrupted Health Systems in Countries in Crises |
| Institution |
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London: Medical Emergency Relief International (merlin) |
| Country |
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United Kingdom |
| Type |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
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Emergencies: Disaster Management
Emergencies: Public Health in Emergencies and Disasters |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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Hammamet, Tunisia |
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Objectives/
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What is this course
about?
The health systems of countries in crisis are often weak
and unable to address the increased health needs of the
population. Moreover, health workers in these countries
often have limited capacity to analyse the major features
and weaknesses of the health system. This lack of capacity
hampers the formulation of appropriate sector strategies
and plans. As a result,
emergency appeals and response interventions are often
prepared based on inadequate evidence. This poses major
challenges to both Governments and the international community.
This course aims to address these constraints
as part of a broader learning programme to improve the
analytical and planning capacity of Ministries of Health
and agencies in countries in chronic crisis. The overall
objective of the programme is to strengthen health professionals’
ability to analyse health systems in countries in crisis;
develop adequate response and recovery strategies; and
plan and implement effective interventions. |
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| Next
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10 - 22 October 2010
(a course in French will follow 2011 February ) |
| Appl. Deadline |
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15 July 2010 |
Participants'
Profile |
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The course is intended for health
professionals working in or on countries in crisis: WHO
staff, health personnel in government institutions, NGOs,
UN agencies and other humanitarian organisations. |
| Methods |
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This course is geared towards
adult learning, and uses participatory approaches as much
as possible. A variety of methodologies will be used, including
lectures, discussions, group
work, case studies and exercises. Participants will be given
reading material in advance, and will be required to complete
15-20 hours of preparatory work. Participants will also
be able to discuss topics raised in the daily sessions during
optional evening fora. |
For
further
information |
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Ms Karima Jambulatova, WHO
Tel: +41 (0)22 791 1332
Email: jambulatovak@who.int
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Ms Annalisa Camozzi,
Merlin (course facilitator)
Tel: +44 (0)207 014 1690
Email: annalisa.camozzi@merlin.org.uk
Internet: http://www.merlin.org.uk/Lists/Event-Detail.aspx?id=645
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30/06/2010 mas |
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Public health in crises and transitional contexts |
| Institution |
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London: Medical Emergency Relief International (merlin) |
| Country |
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United Kingdom |
| Type |
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Certificate / Short Course (up to 3 months) |
| Topics |
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Emergencies: Public Health in Emergencies and Disasters
Emergencies: Disaster Management |
| Language |
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English |
| Degree,
Credits |
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| Location |
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Merlin Head Office, 12th Floor,
207 Old Street, London EC1V 9NR |
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Objectives/
Content |
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Aim: The
aim of this course is to enable all participants to consolidate
their understanding of acute and chronic health needs
for populations affected by conflict, natural disasters,
disease threat and health system collapse. It is envisaged
therefore that this training will contribute to improved
delivery of health services and consequently improved
humanitarian health outcomes in crises and disaster situations
Objectives: By the end of the course
participants will able to:
- Select appropriate methodologies and tools, in order
to assess health needs in emergency and transitional
contexts.
- Plan a response to identified health needs in a situation
of conflict, natural disaster event or related crises.
- Use the knowledge and capacity to project beyond
the immediate response to the longer term needs of a
target population
- Monitor the efficiency, effectiveness and impact
of the response
- Recognise the contribution of governments and other
humanitarian agencies, and plan a coordinated response
in collaboration with others when appropriate.
Content: The content will include: principles
of public health and context issues, needs assessment,
service delivery, programme planning and project management,
nutrition, maternal and child health, sex and gender based
violence, communicable diseases including HIV/AIDS, health
information systems and basic epidemiology; immunisation;
environmental health, water & sanitation and health
promotion, drug policy and supply, psycho social issues,
reproductive health; monitoring and evaluation. |
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| Next
Beginning |
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10 - 16 July 2010 |
| Duration |
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7 days |
Participants'
Profile |
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This is a five day non residential
course which has been designed to meet the learning needs
of health and other professionals involved or interested
in working in the humanitarian assistance sector. |
| Course
fee |
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£600, this includes all
tuition and training materials, refreshments and a light
lunch, A deposit of £150 is required on initial booking. |
For
further
information |
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Gillian O'Connell, Training
Co-ordinator:
Tel: +44 (0)207 014 1690
Email: training@merlin.org.uk
Internet: http://www.merlin.org.uk/Jobs-and-training/Training-courses/Public-health.aspx |
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30/06/2010 mas |
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