Lessons from Ebola: Preventing the Next Pandemic
Analyze the 2014 Ebola outbreak to understand global health responses and prepare for future pandemics.
Analyze the 2014 Ebola outbreak to understand global health responses and prepare for future pandemics.
This course examines the 2014 Ebola outbreak as a case study to understand the complexities of global health crises and improve future pandemic responses. It explores the context of the outbreak, analyzing why it occurred and why it had such a devastating impact. The curriculum covers the global governance structure for health emergencies, evaluating both successes and failures in the international response to Ebola. Through insights from practitioners, experts, and scholars, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the epidemic and its implications for future health systems. The course aims to forge partnerships across borders and disciplines, emphasizing the importance of valuing all human lives in global health efforts.
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What you'll learn
Understand the context and causes of the 2014 Ebola outbreak in West Africa
Analyze local challenges faced by patients, clinicians, and policymakers during the crisis
Evaluate the failures in the international response to halt Ebola's spread
Explore strategies for preventing future pandemics
Examine the global health governance structure and its effectiveness in crisis response
Understand the importance of cross-border and interdisciplinary collaboration in global health
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive analysis of the 2014 Ebola outbreak and its implications for global health security. It is structured to cover four main areas: the context of the Ebola outbreak, local challenges faced during the crisis, failures in the international response, and strategies for preventing future pandemics. The curriculum draws on real-world experiences and expert insights to offer a multi-faceted understanding of the epidemic. Students will learn about the complexities of responding to health emergencies in resource-limited settings, the importance of strong health systems, and the role of international cooperation in managing global health threats. The course emphasizes critical analysis of past responses to inform better preparation for future health crises.
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Distinguished Global Health Leader and Policy Expert
Dr. Ashish K. Jha currently serves as Dean of the Brown University School of Public Health, following his role as White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator under President Biden and Director of the Harvard Global Health Institute. His distinguished career spans clinical practice, research, and public policy, combining his roles as a practicing internist at the VA Boston Healthcare System with academic leadership. After receiving his MD from Harvard Medical School and MPH from Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, he has become one of America's most cited researchers with over 300 publications in leading journals. His research focuses on improving healthcare quality and costs, particularly examining policy impacts on healthcare delivery systems. As White House COVID-19 Response Coordinator, he led crucial initiatives in vaccine development, testing infrastructure, and pandemic preparedness. His expertise in healthcare policy, quality improvement, and global health has been recognized through numerous appointments, including membership in the Institute of Medicine at the National Academies. Through founding the Harvard Initiative on Global Health Quality (HIGHQ), he has worked internationally to improve healthcare delivery and policy implementation.
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