Ebola demands swift action and global cooperation.
Explore the Ebola epidemic's impact on global health, from virus basics to ethical considerations and future preparedness.
Explore the Ebola epidemic's impact on global health, from virus basics to ethical considerations and future preparedness.
This comprehensive course delves into the Ebola virus disease epidemic, offering a multifaceted view of its impact on global health. You'll learn about the virus's epidemiology, clinical features, and treatment options. The course covers patient care, prevention strategies, and international responses to the outbreak. You'll explore laboratory issues, ethical considerations, and the legal aspects of managing the epidemic. By examining case studies and expert insights, you'll gain a deep understanding of how Ebola has changed the landscape of global health and the importance of building resilient health systems for future outbreaks.
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What you'll learn
Understand the epidemiology and virology of Ebola virus disease
Explain the clinical features and treatment options for Ebola patients
Analyze the global health landscape before and after the Ebola epidemic
Evaluate prevention strategies and international responses to the outbreak
Explore ethical and legal considerations in managing infectious disease outbreaks
Assess the impact of Ebola on health systems and global health policies
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There are 6 modules in this course
This course provides a comprehensive examination of the Ebola virus disease epidemic and its far-reaching implications for global health. Students will explore the epidemiology and virology of Ebola, including its origins and transmission patterns. The curriculum covers critical aspects of patient care, including clinical features, treatment options, and the use of personal protective equipment. Learners will gain insights into the international response to the epidemic, including the roles of various health organizations and governments. The course also addresses laboratory issues, ethical considerations in quarantine and treatment policies, and the legal aspects of epidemic management. Through a mix of lectures, case studies, and expert interviews, participants will develop a nuanced understanding of how the Ebola epidemic has reshaped approaches to global health crises and the importance of building resilient health systems for future outbreaks.
Introduction to Ebola
Module 1 · 4 Hours to complete
Patient Care of Persons with Ebola Virus Disease
Module 2 · 3 Hours to complete
Prevention, Treatment, and Response
Module 3 · 3 Hours to complete
Laboratory Issues
Module 4 · 2 Hours to complete
Managing Potential and Diagnosed Ebola Patients
Module 5 · 3 Hours to complete
How Ebola is Changing Global Health
Module 6 · 2 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Leader in Global Health and HIV Research
Carlos del Rio, MD, is Chair of Global Health at Emory University, co-Director of the Emory CFAR, and former Executive Director of Mexico’s National AIDS Council. His research focuses on HIV diagnosis, care, and prevention, with 300+ papers published.
Advocate for Global Health and Human Rights
Dabney P. Evans, PhD, MPH, is an Assistant Professor of Global Health at Emory University, specializing in public health and human rights. She directs the Center for Humanitarian Emergencies, with research on sexual and reproductive rights
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