Natural and constructed hazards, new and re-emerging pathogens, conflict and rising inequity are all contributing to an ever increasing burden of mass human suffering worldwide.

These threats put exposed populations at a much higher risk of new diseases, new disabilities and early death, and drain much needed resources away from development in countries which can least afford it.

Other global factors such as climate change, aging societies, urbanization, globalization, antibiotic resistance, mass migration and the politics of isolationist nationalism complicate the context in which humanitarian and first responder agencies have to operate. More than ever, innovative public health approaches to populations in crisis are needed.

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

• Critically review the quality and appropriateness of key public health interventions in humanitarian settings, mass casualty events and epidemics;

• Recognize gaps in the evidence base for current knowledge and practice in public health interventions in humanitarian settings, mass casualty events and epidemics;

• Identify research opportunities to expand the evidence base and address gaps in current knowledge and practice in public health interventions in humanitarian settings, mass casualty events and epidemics;

• Explore and explain the strengths and weaknesses of published articles and research papers on public health interventions in humanitarian settings, mass casualty events and epidemics.

The course modules and the schedule are as follows:

1. Public Health and Natural Hazards Module from 29 June – 03 July 2020

2. Epidemic Management & Control Module from 03 – 07 August 2020

3. Public Health & Conflict Module from 10 – 14 August 2020

Health and allied professionals who are seeking a career move to the professional humanitarian sector;

Candidates of other academic courses, particularly part time and web based courses, who are looking for accredited short courses to enhance their degree.

The core course sessions are facilitated by experts in public health and emergencies from the Asian Disaster Preparedness Center and faculty from Thammasat University.

Guest facilitators from international humanitarian agencies based in Thailand will also facilitate additional sessions or join
panel discussions/ round table events.

Full course: $3,000.00 for 3 weeks (tuition only)

Selective package: $1,000.00 per 1 week module (tuition only)

Please fill in the Application Form [Online Version] and e-mail the form and a copy of your CV to:

Health Risk Management Department
Asian Disaster Preparedness Center
Tel: +66 2 298 0682-92 | Fax: +66 2 298 0012-13
Emails: janette@adpc.net / yvonette.d@adpc.net
Website: www.adpc.net