MPH2051 - Communicable diseases control in developing countries

Leader: Dr M Creati

Offered

Alfred Hospital Second semester 2007 (Day)

Synopsis

Epidemiology of communicable disease of public health importance in developing countries, including major environmental and pathogenic causes. Design and management of appropriate communicable disease prevention, control strategies using both theoretical models and practical examples, preparedness for and control of epidemics and appropriate use of resources. Development of systems to provide adequate water, sanitation, vector control and treatment services.

Objectives

On completion of the unit, students should be able to:

1. Identify and justify appropriate approaches to disease monitoring and surveillance, outbreak and epidemic investigation, and disease control program evaluation.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the environmental context of the most common communicable diseases in developing countries, including appropriate use of resources and the development of systems to provide adequate water, sanitation, vector control and treatment services.
3. Demonstrate skills in the planning, implementation and evaluation of disease control programs, as well as preparedness for, and control of, epidemics.

Assessment

Exercise 15%
Essay 45%
Short-answer examination 40%.

Contact hours

5 x 4 weekday contact hours and

Prerequisites

Basic computer proficiency