Epidemics III: Disease Control and Prevention
This course is part of Epidemics-Origins, Spread, Control and Communication.
This advanced course explores the control and prevention of infectious diseases through multiple approaches. Students will study disease surveillance systems, non-pharmaceutical interventions, and vaccination strategies. The curriculum includes special focus on COVID-19 and features expert panel discussions on WHO's Ebola response and vaccination challenges. Through real-world case studies and expert insights, participants will understand modern approaches to epidemic control, vaccine development, and public health interventions.
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What you'll learn
Master principles of disease surveillance and outbreak detection
Understand non-pharmaceutical interventions in epidemic control
Evaluate vaccine effectiveness and safety measures
Analyze international health measures and travel restrictions
Explore vaccine economics and public health impact
Assess vaccine confidence and hesitancy issues
Skills you'll gain
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There are 5 modules in this course
This comprehensive course focuses on controlling infectious diseases through various public health measures. Students learn about disease surveillance systems, non-pharmaceutical interventions, and vaccination strategies. The curriculum covers emerging infections, outbreak detection, vaccine development and safety, and international health measures. Special emphasis is placed on real-world applications through case studies of Ebola, COVID-19, and other significant outbreaks. The course includes expert panel discussions on WHO's response to epidemics and contemporary challenges in vaccination.
Disease Surveillance
Module 1
Non-pharmaceutical Interventions
Module 2
WHO Ebola Response
Module 3
Vaccination
Module 4
Vaccine Confidence and Digital Health
Module 5
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: Epidemics-Origins, Spread, Control and Communication
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Instructors
Pioneering Public Health Leadership at The University of Hong Kong
Gabriel M. Leung is a prominent figure in public health, currently serving as the Dean of the Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine at The University of Hong Kong. He is also a Chair Professor in the School of Public Health and an honorary consultant in family medicine and primary care. With a distinguished career that includes being Hong Kong's first Under Secretary for Food and Health, Leung has played a crucial role in shaping health policies and responses to public health crises, including the SARS outbreak and the H1N1 pandemic. His academic journey began at The University of Hong Kong, where he has been instrumental in establishing the Infectious Disease Epidemiology Group and leading significant longitudinal studies such as the "Children of 1997" cohort. His research focuses on infectious diseases, health systems, and the socio-economic determinants of health, contributing to a deeper understanding of public health challenges in both local and global contexts. Leung's expertise is sought after by various national and international organizations, including the World Health Organization and the World Bank, reflecting his commitment to advancing public health through education, research, and policy development.
Distinguished Epidemiologist and Infectious Disease Modeling Expert
Dr. Joseph Wu serves as Professor at the School of Public Health, The University of Hong Kong, where he leads groundbreaking research in infectious disease modeling and epidemiology. His expertise in mathematical modeling of disease transmission has been crucial in shaping public health responses to major epidemics, including influenza, SARS, and COVID-19. As head of the infectious disease modeling group at HKU, he focuses on pandemic preparedness, surveillance strategies, and epidemic mitigation, while serving on the Scientific Committee for Hong Kong's Center for Health Protection. His international influence extends through his role as an affiliated faculty member at Harvard School of Public Health's Center for Communicable Diseases Dynamics (CCDD), where he coordinates the annual infectious disease modeling course. His research contributions include developing sophisticated mathematical models to assess intervention strategies and predict disease spread patterns, earning him recognition as a leading authority in epidemiological modeling and public health policy development. His work has been instrumental in informing evidence-based responses to infectious disease outbreaks across Asia and globally
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