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Learner Reviews & Feedback for Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1 by Johns Hopkins University

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About the Course

This course, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 1, introduces discussions about the public health approach to problems experienced by people affected by disasters, both natural and related to conflict. The course discusses the many changes which occur in people’s lives when they are uprooted by a disaster, ranging from changes in disease patterns, access to health care, livelihoods, shelter, sanitary conditions, nutritional status, etceteras. We will explore what humanitarian interventions could look like if we want to mitigate the effects of disasters. The course content is a mix of theoretical knowledge and many practical examples from recent disasters. We think this course is unique because it contains so many practical ‘real-life’ examples and is taught by instructors and guest lecturers who together have over 200 years of experience in this field. The course consists of 10 modules totaling approximately 9-10 hours of delivered content with an additional 2-3 hours of self-work (quizzes and writing and evaluating a short peer-review assignment) as well as lively discussions forums. The course has been designed in a way that each module builds on the lessons of previous modules. However, you may do the modules in any order and some can be done separately. You do not have to pay for this course if you choose to enroll without a certificate. Sometimes referred to as auditing, enrolling without a certificate means that you will have access to all of the videos, quizzes, assignments, and discussions. The only difference is that you will not receive a certificate upon completion. Click the Enroll Without a Certificate link to sign up and begin the course. Even if you enroll in a session that has yet to begin, you may access most of the course materials right away by clicking the Preview Course Materials link. However, you will have to wait for the session to begin before posting your comments on the discussion forum or accessing the final peer-reviewed assessment. Visit the Learner Help Center for details about session schedules. If you want to learn more, there is a second course which follows this one entitled, Public Health in Humanitarian Crises 2. We welcome you to take this. The course has a similar set-up and discusses additional topics, such as infectious disease outbreaks, disease epidemiology, maternal and newborn health, mental health, humanitarian project design, humanitarian principles, and many other topics....

Top reviews

DM

Feb 5, 2020

It was a totally new domain for me to learn, Very informative and very very well articulated. Even a person like me who knew almost nothing about it, is now interested in working in it. Thanks a lot.

AA

Mar 17, 2023

very important and helpful course for all people around the world, especially it helped me very well and i am a person from Eastern Africa where there is complex emergencies or humanitarian crisis..

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By Celio N

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Sep 3, 2017

Amazing Course. With this tool I will be able to do a better job!

By BINTU M M O

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Aug 27, 2018

C'est une base solide pour ma carrière dans le monde humanitaire

By IRZA M S

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Nov 14, 2020

The course is very informative, an eye-opener and educational.

By SHRIPAD

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Nov 12, 2017

Excellent course. Very comprehensive, provides all aspects.

By M. M I S

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Sep 9, 2020

Excellent course following a number of hands-off examples.

By John W B

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Aug 1, 2017

The course is very good and I will recommend it to others.

By Narek V

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Dec 26, 2017

Public Health in Humanitarian Crises is a actual problem

By Akinboade P

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Sep 11, 2023

It gave an enlightening overview of humanitarian crises

By Lilian A

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Oct 30, 2017

A perfect course to guide you in humanitarian response.

By Deniz H

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Dec 12, 2021

Thank you so much for this amazing informative course!

By Coulibaly Z

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Aug 21, 2017

Great course on Humanitarian Health, congratulations.

By Michael N

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Dec 12, 2020

One of the best courses I have taken in a long time!

By Francis B G

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Jan 18, 2019

this is a brilliant course so reach in its content

By Richard S

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Aug 23, 2017

Very interesting material and great lecturers.

By Notaya H

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Sep 27, 2023

Very comprehensive and interesting course.

By Charles T C W

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Jul 26, 2017

Complete satisfactory learning experience

By Myrna P

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Mar 17, 2020

Excellent course. I learned quite a bit.

By Aja J A

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Dec 12, 2021

Excellent citadel of learning, good job

By Tony C

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May 13, 2019

Very informative, well organized course

By Haroon T

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Oct 23, 2018

This is best course i have ever taken.

By Lujain B

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Jan 26, 2019

Well informative and very enjoyable!

By Michael D

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Jun 16, 2020

Gained valuable insight. Thank you.

By Joseph A

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Dec 17, 2017

I recommend this for all physicians

By Mulki M M

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Aug 19, 2020

The only course I completed fully

By Akodjoua E B

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Dec 9, 2017

very helpful and important course