Humanitarian Health Programming
This 4-week training equips professionals with the skills to design, implement, and evaluate health programs in humanitarian emergencies. Learn global standards, rapid assessments, and coordination strategies to save lives in crisis zones.
Course Outline
Sphere Standards for emergencies.
Epidemiology of communicable/non-communicable diseases.
Rapid health needs assessments.
Case study: Health challenges in conflict zones.
Setting objectives, targets, and timelines.
Health Information Systems (HIS) and data analysis.
Supply chain management for medical resources.
Activity: Draft a disaster response plan.
Health cluster coordination with governments/partners.
Training frontline workers and community interventions.
Simulation: Role-play in a health coordination meeting.
Measuring health outcomes and strengthening systems.
Exit strategies for program continuity.
Final assessment: Design an M&E framework.
Key Outcomes
- Master Sphere Standards and emergency health protocols.
- Develop crisis-responsive health plans.
- Strengthen coordination and leadership in emergencies.