Training in public health in emergencies

A public health in complex emergencies training programme (PHCE) is being implemented by World Education, Inc. in collaboration with the International Rescue Committee (IRC) and Columbia University. Regional partners include the American University of Beirut, Lebanon, the Institute of Public Health, Kampala, Uganda and the Asian Disaster Preparedness Centre, Bangkok, Thailand. Key topics included in the programme are:

• Context of Emergencies
• Reproductive Health
• Epidemiology Weapons
• Violence and Trauma
• Communicable Disease
• Protection and Security
• Environmental Health
• Psychosocial Issues
• Nutrition Coordination

Dates for the next three programmes scheduled are:

Beirut, Lebanon: 21 July - 2 August, 2003
Kampala, Uganda: 25 August - 6 September, 2003
Bankgkok, Thailand: 22 September - 4 October, 2003

For more information contact: Lorna Stevens, Director, Health Training, IRC
tel: +1 212 551 3005 email: shortcourse@theirc.org
website: http://www.theirc.org/phce