Disease Control in Low Resource Settings

Catalog description

This course focuses on the control of diseases in low resource settings as seen in several low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Starting with general concepts and strategies including provision of basic preventive services such as vaccination programs and universal health coverage, the course advances to examine major disease conditions including both communicable diseases and non-communicable diseases. Disease control in special populations such as child health, maternal heath, and migrant health are included. Students gain skills by analyzing an actual outbreak, synthesizing response information and creating recommendations for future outbreaks. The seminar portion enables students to analyze and critique original articles that study the impact of a public health intervention. Skills essential to the global health practitioner are emphasized.