This course consists in equipping with both MPH and MSc EPI students with skills on effective management of public health emergencies (disasters). It will provide you not only with a solid theoretical and conceptual understanding of Disaster risk management (DRM), but also takes you through the practical application of the concept and practices in different settings.
At the end of this course, students should be able:
1. To understand the key concepts and terminologies related to disasters and the classification
2. To be equipped with knowledge of the key public health consequences of disasters and demonstrate how the disaster management cycle can be used to address these consequences
3. To be equipped with the knowledge and skills to be able to respond promptly to outbreaks of disease, so as to prevent spread of infection and reduce deaths
4. To describe the key considerations in handling Mass Casualty Incidents, and communication processes in a disaster situation