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Zika: Approaching the Unknown

Explore the Zika phenomenon, its vectors, and global impact in this intermediate-level course. Learn about prevention, diagnosis, and international responses.

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₹ 2,699

Intermediate

Skill Level

10 Hours

Self-paced lessons

This interdisciplinary course delves into the Zika virus phenomenon, tracing its journey from remote African forests to a global health concern. Through expert interviews and comprehensive modules, students will explore the virus's biology, transmission, and global spread. The course covers vector control strategies, diagnostic challenges, and the neurological effects of Zika, including its link to microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. It also examines the socio-economic impacts of the outbreak, highlighting inequalities in exposure and healthcare access. The role of international health organizations and media in addressing the Zika crisis is discussed, providing a holistic view of this public health emergency. This course is ideal for health professionals, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding emerging infectious diseases and global health responses.

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5,742 Enrolled

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Aline Philibert

Aline Philibert

Antoine Flahault

Antoine Flahault

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Aline Philibert

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Antoine Flahault

Antoine Flahault

What you'll learn

  • Understand the biology and transmission patterns of the Zika virus

  • Analyze the global spread of Zika and factors contributing to its emergence

  • Evaluate vector control strategies and prevention methods for Zika

  • Examine the neurological effects of Zika, including microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome

  • Assess the socio-economic impacts and inequalities associated with the Zika outbreak

  • Understand the role of international health organizations in addressing the Zika crisis

  • Critically analyze media coverage and public communication during health emergencies

  • Explore the challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and vaccine development for Zika

Skills you'll gain

Zika virus
vector-borne diseases
global health
epidemiology
microcephaly
public health emergency
vector control
neurological effects

This course includes:

4.55 Hours PreRecorded video

8 quizzes

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FullTime access

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There are 8 modules in this course

This course provides a comprehensive exploration of the Zika virus phenomenon, covering its origins, transmission, global spread, and public health implications. Students will gain in-depth knowledge about the virus's biology, its vectors, and the complex factors contributing to its emergence as a global health concern. The curriculum addresses crucial aspects such as vector control strategies, diagnostic challenges, and the neurological effects of Zika infection, including its association with microcephaly and Guillain-Barré syndrome. The course also examines the socio-economic impacts of the outbreak, highlighting inequalities in exposure and healthcare access across affected regions. By discussing the roles of international health organizations, policymakers, and media in addressing the Zika crisis, the course offers a holistic view of the challenges and responses to this public health emergency. Through expert interviews and diverse perspectives, students will develop a nuanced understanding of emerging infectious diseases and global health responses.

Introducing Zika virus, its vectors and its hosts

Module 1 · 1 Hours to complete

Following the tracks of Zika virus

Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete

Prevention and control

Module 3 · 1 Hours to complete

Symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete

Zika and neurological adverse effects

Module 5 · 1 Hours to complete

Inequity in front of Zika exposure and outcomes

Module 6 · 1 Hours to complete

How do deal with Zika: WHO and international health organizations' perspectives

Module 7 · 1 Hours to complete

The Zika phenomenon through medias and economical & political challenges

Module 8 · 2 Hours to complete

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Faculties

These are the expert instructors who will be teaching you throughout the course. With a wealth of knowledge and real-world experience, they're here to guide, inspire, and support you every step of the way. Get to know the people who will help you reach your learning goals and make the most of your journey.

Aline Philibert
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4.3

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7

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5,740

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Aline Philibert is an Assistant Professor at the University of Geneva, dedicated to international and humanitarian projects that emphasize participatory research and action-driven initiatives. With over 14 years of experience, she has conducted research and interventions across Africa, Asia, and the Americas, addressing critical issues such as climate change, food security, non-communicable diseases (including diabetes and cardiovascular disease), epidemics (like Zika, Ebola, dengue, and HIV/AIDS), population movements, maternal health, and the socio-cultural determinants of health. Motivated by her personal convictions, Philibert engages in interdisciplinary studies focused on human health, environmental sustainability, women’s empowerment, and social and environmental justice, particularly in low and middle-income countries. She is passionate about ecosystem-based and action-oriented research involving both indigenous and non-indigenous communities, with the goal of translating research findings into policy and practice changes.
Antoine Flahault
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4.8

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42

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Antoine Flahault, MD, PhD in biomathematics, is a prominent professor of public health at the Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, where he has served as the Director of the Institute of Global Health at Campus Biotech since January 2014. He previously held the position of founding director at the French School of Public Health (EHESP) from 2007 to 2012 and has contributed significantly as co-director of the Centre Virchow-Villermé for Public Health Paris-Berlin (Université Descartes, Sorbonne Paris Cité) and the European Academic Global Health Alliance (EAGHA). He is also the president of the Agency for Public Health Education Accreditation (APHEA). Flahault's research focuses on mathematical modeling of communicable diseases; he has chaired the WHO collaborative center for electronic disease surveillance and coordinated research on Chikungunya in the Indian Ocean, earning the Inserm Prize in 2006. He served as the scientific curator for the Epidemik exhibition at La Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie in Paris, which also toured Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. Flahault was elected a corresponding member of the Académie Nationale de Médecine in Paris and, as of January 2015, had authored 250 scientific publications referenced in Medline.
Arnaud Fontanet
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4.6

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115

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Arnaud Fontanet is a prominent medical epidemiologist, currently serving as the Director of the Center for Global Health and Head of the Emerging Diseases Epidemiology Unit at the University of Geneva. He earned his MD in 1988 and specialized in rheumatology in 1990 at Paris V. Fontanet further advanced his expertise by obtaining a Doctor of Public Health (DrPH) from Harvard School of Public Health in 1993.
Henri-Jean Philippe (In Partnership with UNIGE)
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4.3

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5,762

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Henri-Jean Philippe is a distinguished gynecologist and obstetrician, currently serving as the Head of Department at Hôpital Cochin in Paris. He is affiliated with the University of Geneva, where he contributes to advancing medical education and research. Dr. Philippe specializes in maternal and child health, with a focus on understanding and addressing emerging health challenges. He teaches the course "In the Footsteps of Zika… Approaching the Unknown," which explores the complexities and unknowns associated with Zika virus outbreaks and their implications for public health. His work emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary approaches in tackling health issues that affect vulnerable populations, particularly in the context of global health crises.
Zika: Approaching the Unknown

Intermediate

Skill Level

10 Hours

Self-paced lessons

Course Cost

₹ 2,699

Completion

CERTIFICATE

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