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Public Health and Social Measures for pandemic preparedness: e-learning available

 
ECDC Training
Public Health and Social Measures for pandemic preparedness: e-learning available
by ECDC Training - Monday, 17 March 2025, 4:10 PM
 

Public Health and Social Measures for
pandemic preparedness in the EU/EEA


New e-learning available!

This course focuses on Public Health and Social Measures (PHSMs) for pandemic preparedness in the European Union/European Economic Area.

Aim

It outlines key strategic and operational considerations to inform pandemic preparedness planning around the design and implementation of PHSMs in community settings in the EU/EEA.

Scope

PHSMs implemented during large-scale respiratory disease outbreaks or pandemics. PHSMs deployed to control, for example, sexually transmitted infections or mosquito-borne diseases.

Audience

The course is mainly intended for:

  • Experts and decision-makers in Ministries of Health in EU/EEA countries.
  • Staff of national public health authorities and institutions in EU/EEA countries responsible for pandemic preparedness planning and/or infectious disease control.

Format

Self-paced e-learning course, including a 30-min interactive lecture with quizzes and links to other useful resources.

Learning objectives

  • Remember the 5 areas of recommendations:
    1. PHSMs in health security governance landscapes;
    2. Implementation of PHSMs;
    3. Social and public health impact;
    4. Effective communication;
    5. Multi-disciplinary coordination.
  • Discuss future PHSMs implementation.
  • List the principles for PHSMs deployment.
  • Find and follow guidance and recommendations.
  • Recognise the need for cross-governmental collaboration

Enrolment

You can access this course for free, thanks to EU funding.

Log in to the Learning Portal and enrol in the course.