Public Health and
Social Measures for
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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:
- PHSMs in health security governance landscapes;
- Implementation of PHSMs;
- Social and public health impact;
- Effective communication;
- 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.