Course: Pandemic Preparedness

Next Dates: June 23 to 27, 2025

Course Language: English

Registration: Open. Click here . Registration Deadline is May 15th, 2025.

Course Credits: 3 ECTS

Costs: EUR 100 for International participants & external participants. Participants from Jimma University, Ethiopia and LMU enrolled students are free.

Location: Jimma University, Ethiopia CPD accreditation will be applied for . Limited scholarships could be available, please check out OH Target scholarships page.

Content:

Welcome to the Pandemic Preparedness course, an advanced module designed to strengthen your understanding and skills in responding effectively to pandemics. This course focuses on the principles of infectious disease epidemiology, health policy, surveillance, monitoring, response strategies, and health promotion. Participants will engage in hands-on training, case studies, and field data collection exercises to enhance practical knowledge in pandemic preparedness and management. This program is a collaboration between the Teaching & Training Unit of Center for International Health and Jimma University.

Course Description :

This is an in-person course that integrates theoretical foundations with practical application. Participants will explore key aspects of pandemic preparedness, such as epidemiology, health policy, surveillance systems, response strategies, and diagnostic tools. Case studies and field exercises will provide insights into real-world scenarios, ensuring participants are well-equipped to handle future health crises.

Key Content Areas

Epidemiology and Outbreak Investigations: Understand the principles of infectious disease epidemiology and the critical steps in outbreak investigations. Engage in case studies and practical exercises to develop hands-on expertise in managing real-world scenarios.

Health Policy and Governance: Explore national and supra-national policy frameworks and governance considerations. Learn from examples in selected countries to understand the complexities of policy-making and implementation in health systems.

Surveillance and Monitoring: Gain insights into early warning systems, data reporting, and the role of artificial intelligence in modeling. Master data science techniques and explore effective data sources for robust surveillance.

Response Strategies: Develop skills in coordination, collaboration, and communication during emergencies. Learn about resource allocation, human resource management, and monitoring and evaluation to strengthen response efforts.

Emerging and Re-emerging Pathologies: Study viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic diseases alongside vector biology and epidemiology. Focus on the challenges posed by (re-)emerging pathogens in pandemic contexts.

Health Promotion and Preparedness Toolkit: Delve into community engagement strategies, including information, education, and communication during pandemics. Gain proficiency in diagnostic tools, infection prevention measures, and outbreak response procedures to ensure comprehensive preparedness.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: Apply principles of infectious disease epidemiology in outbreak investigations. Analyze health policy frameworks and governance models for pandemic management and engage communities through health promotion and education. Utilize surveillance systems, data sources, and modeling techniques for effective monitoring. Understand the implementation of response strategies, focusing on coordination, resource management, and evaluation... Operate diagnostic and detection tools for infection prevention and control

Course Schedule:

synchronous sessions - detailed schedule will follow

Registration:

Registration is now open! Register here Registration Deadline is May 15th, 2025.

Certificate:

A Certificate of Attendance will be given to those who attend 80 % of the course in person and pass the exam.

Cancellation Policy :

For cancellations made before the registration deadline, a non-refundable fee of 50 EUR will be charged. For cancellations made after the registration deadline until the course start, a non-refundable fee of 50 EUR will be charged. In case of no-shows or cancellations from the start of the course, the full course fee will be charged.

Contact:

For more info, contact the Teaching & Training Unit at ttu@lrz.uni-muenchen.de