Assessing Public Health in Emergency Situations - APHES 2012
Université Catholique de Louvain (UCL) / Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters (CRED)
Archive
02.07.2012 - 13.07.2012 Brussels, Belgium
Course Content
This course aims to familiarize professionals with epidemiological techniques to determine impacts of disasters and conflicts. The course will introduce participants to the methods and tools of epidemiology in the context of humanitarian emergencies also cover the different uses of quantitative tools for the assessment of health needs in populations affected by catastrophic events.
Topics covered will include malnutrition, mortality, morbidity and population displacement.
This course aims to familiarize professionals with epidemiological techniques to determine impacts of disasters and conflicts. The course will introduce participants to the methods and tools of epidemiology in the context of humanitarian emergencies also cover the different uses of quantitative tools for the assessment of health needs in populations affected by catastrophic events.
Topics covered will include malnutrition, mortality, morbidity and population displacement.
Target Audience
Professionals at the level of field officer, preferably with some experience in the humanitarian and emergency management sectors
Professionals at the level of field officer, preferably with some experience in the humanitarian and emergency management sectors
Local Organizer
Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters - Université catholique de Louvain
Centre for Research on the Epidemiology of Disasters - Université catholique de Louvain
Enquiries and Registration:
Ms. Bernadette Dubus
Epidemiology and Disease Control, Humanitarian Assistance - Complex Emergencies, Summerschool
Languages
English
English
Credit Points
5 ECTS - Points
5 ECTS - Points
Fees
EUR 1.500,00
EUR 1.500,00
Organizer contact info
30 Clos Chapelle-aux-Champs, Bte 30.15
1200 Brussels
Belgium
30 Clos Chapelle-aux-Champs, Bte 30.15
1200 Brussels
Belgium
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