Public Health and Disasters

Course Content
The content of the course reflects current knowledge and experiences of the management of complex disasters, complex emergencies and post-conflict situations in the health sector. It aims to sensitise participants to the health and health systems impacts of disasters, create awareness about the relief and development context in which international organisations work and to illustrate the aspects and importance of preparedness of health care systems for disasters.

Target Audience
Public health professionals, social scientists, paramedical staff, project planners/co-ordinators, medical doctors, tropEd students and others.

Qualifications
Fluency in English.

Certifications
tropEd

Local Organizer
Institut für Public Health, Universität Heidelberg

Ms. Anne- Kathrin Fabricius