“If history is our guide, we can assume that the battle between the intellect and will of the human species and the extraordinary adaptability of microbes will be never-ending.†(1) Despite all the remarkable technological breakthroughs that we have made over the past few decades, the threat from infectious diseases has significantly accelerated. In this course, we will … [Read more...] about Epidemics
Public Health
Urbanisation and Health – Promoting Sustainable Solutions
More than half of world’s population lives in cities while only 5% did so in the 18th century. The rapid urbanisation has resulted in for example inadequate infrastructure, physical inactivity, gentrification, air pollution, and growing numbers of slum dwellers. All factors challenging health and wellbeing of the people living in the cities. In addition, when addressing … [Read more...] about Urbanisation and Health – Promoting Sustainable Solutions
Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit
As the third of four courses on Curanderismo, the art of Hispanic/Latino traditional medicine, this course focuses specifically on traditional healing of mind, energy and spirit. As an educational and cultural platform, this course will share a number of traditional body therapies. Trained traditional healers will share their knowledge of cleansings from different cultures … [Read more...] about Curanderismo: Traditional Healing of the Mind, Energy & Spirit
Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives
How do children overcome hazardous experiences to succeed in life? What can be done to protect young people at risk from trauma, war, disasters, and other adversities? Learn about the importance of fostering resilience in children at risk. During this course, participants will: learn how trauma can affect children and the systems they depend on, gain insight into core concepts, … [Read more...] about Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War: Global Perspectives
Essentials of Global Health
Essentials of Global Health is a comprehensive introduction to global health. It is meant to introduce you to this topic in well-structured, clear and easy to understand ways. Much of the course will focus on five questions: What do people get sick, disabled and die from; Why do they suffer from these conditions? Which people are most affected? Why should we care about such … [Read more...] about Essentials of Global Health
