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    Introduction

    Welcome to the course War and Public Health. According to the World Health Organization, “nearly a quarter of the global population currently lives in settings affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. Combined with weak national health systems, these settings make it difficult to deliver basic health services where they are most needed and would make the biggest difference” (2019).  

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  • Welcome to War and Public Health!

       

    Welcome to the course War and Public Health. According to the World Health Organization, “nearly a quarter of the global population currently lives in settings affected by conflict, displacement, and natural disasters. Combined with weak national health systems, these settings make it difficult to deliver basic health services where they are most needed and would make the biggest difference” (2019).  

    This course provides a comprehensive overview of the public health consequences of war and conflict on different populations, including refugees, humanitarian responses to war, the role of public health workers in supporting response efforts, and measures to prevent the escalation of violence. This course also explores the public health consequences of past and present wars, including the Vietnam War, the Iraq War, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Ukraine-Russian Conflict, and the double burden posed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

    This War and Public Health course was developed in partnership with the University of Incarnate Word (UIW). Like all NextGenU courses, it is competency-based. This course utilizes course objectives from the University of Incarnate Word and competencies adapted from the European Medical Peace Work Network. The course uses learning resources from accredited, world-class organizations such as the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the United Nations, and other professional and academic sources.

    The course was designed by Pablo Baldiviezo, MD, MSc, DiplEd; Reisha Narine, BSc, MSc; Magali Collonnaz, MD, MPH MSc; Rhonda Prudent, BSc; Maryam Musa, MBBS; and Sara Wildman, BSc, and reviewed by Professor Dr. Richard George Holt, MD, D.Bioethics, MSE, MP Faculty of the UIW.

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    This course consists of (4) modules, which include:

    Module 1: War and Public Health Introduction
    Module 2: The Impact of War on Public Health
    Module 3: The Impact of War on the Provision of Health Care for Vulnerable Populations 
    Module 4: Preventing and Responding to War and Violent Conflicts

    The completion time for this course is estimated at 60 hours, comprising 15 hours of learning resources, 30 hours of studying and assimilating the content, and 15 hours of participating in learning activities and quizzes to assist the learners in synthesizing learning materials. This course is equivalent to 1 credit hour. 

    Upon completing the training (4 modules), you will need to complete a final exam. The final exam will be designed so you have three opportunities to answer correctly until the required score of 70% or higher is obtained.

    At the end of each module, there is a practice quiz of multiple-choice questions. At the end of the course, after you’ve completed each module, quiz, and learning activity, you will have access to a final exam of multiple-choice questions, a discussion forum, and a chance to evaluate this course. Once you’ve passed the last test, you will be able to download a certificate of completion from NextGenU.org. We keep all of your personal information confidential, never sell any of your information, and only use anonymized data for research purposes. We are happy to report your testing information and share your work with anyone (your school, employer, etc.) at your request. 

    Engaging with this Course:

    This free course is primarily intended for public health students, public health professionals, or anyone who would like to learn more about the consequences of war and conflict on public health, the importance of preserving public health in times of war, and effective public health interventions in conflict-affected areas.

    To obtain a certificate, a learner must successfully complete:

    • All the reading requirements,
    • All quizzes and pass with 80% having unlimited attempts,
    • All discussion forums,
    • The final assignment,
    • The final exam with a minimum of 80% and a maximum of 3 attempts, and
    • The self and course evaluation forms.


    NextGenU.org is happy to provide your institution with:

    • A link to and description of the course training so they can see all its components, including the cosponsoring universities and other professional organization cosponsors, 
    • Your grade on the final exam,
    • Your work products (e.g., learning activities) and any other required or optional shared materials that you produce and authorize to share with them,  
    • Your evaluations -- course and self-assessments,
    • A copy of your certificate of completion, with the cosponsoring universities and other organizations listed.


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    We hope that you will find this a rewarding learning experience, and we count on your assessment and feedback to help us improve this training for future students.

    Here are the next steps to take the course for credit:

    • Complete the registration form.
    • Begin the course with Module One: War and Public Health Introduction. In each lesson, read the description, complete all required readings and any required activity, and take the corresponding quizzes.

  • Module 1: War and Public Health Introduction

    Instructional Goals covered in this module:
    • Recognize the basic terminology for public health issues in war and discuss the global impact of violence/conflict on the types of interventions and policy responses.
    • Examine and explain the root causes of war and conflict (e.g., social inequity and injustice) and their impact on public health.

    • Module1: Lesson 1: War and Public Health

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define the key terms related to public health issues in war (morbidity and mortality, displacement, malnutrition, infectious diseases, psychological trauma, disability, civilians).
      • Describe the impact of armed conflict on the delivery of public health programs and interventions.
      • Explain how conflict affects public health policy responses.
      • Discuss the consequences of war on economic activities and the distribution of resources.
      • Discuss how violence and conflict can reduce the availability of resources and how this can impact people and communities.
      • Identify and examine the public health issues that have arisen as a result of past wars.
      • Discuss how war has impacted public health and health systems throughout history.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 5 hours and 10 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      Epidemiology Morbidity And Mortality URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under the topics "Definition/ Introduction". (6 minutes)

      StatPearls - 2022

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      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under the chapter "Consequences of War" from pages 23 to 83. (2 hours 15 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Oxford University Press - 2008

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      Hunger and War URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage.
      National Geographic - 2022

    • url icon
      Displaced Person URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the definition for displaced person. (1 minute)

      Eurpoean Commission - 2019

    • url icon
      Malnutrition URL
      Students must
      View

      Read from the beginning of the page to "Scope of the problem" (excluded). (4 minutes)

      WHO - 2021

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      Rule 5. Definition of Civilians URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. (5 minutes)

      International Committee of the Red Cross - 2014

    • url icon
      Emotional and Psychological Trauma URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under the heading "What is emotional and psychological trauma?". (2 minutes)

      HelpGuide.org - 2022

    • url icon
      Armed conflict, a neglected determinant of childhood vaccination : some children are left behind URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections: (20 minutes)
      - Abstract
      - Introduction
      - Background
      - The impact of armed conflict on childhood immunization.
      - Attacks on health-care facilities and workers.
      - Forceful displacement and denial of access to health-care services.
      - Armed conflict, infectious disease outbreaks and the reemergence of VPDs.

      Him Vaccine Immunother - 2020

    • url icon
      Conducting public health surveillance in areas of armed conflict and restricted population access: a qualitative case study of polio surveillance in conflict affected areas of Borno state, Nigeria. URL
      Students must
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      Read the following sections: (5 minutes)
      - Global strategy.
      - Requirements for polio surveillance.
      - Challenges in surveillance in armed conflicts.
      - Context in Borno State, Nigeria.

      Conflict and Health - 2022
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      Ukraine Emergeny URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire article. (1 minute)

      World Health Organization - 2022
    • url icon
      Armed Conflict and Public Health: Into the 21st Century URL
      Students must
      View
      Read the content under "Neonatal health" and "NCDs."(4 minutes)

      Journal of public health - 2019
    • url icon
      Federal/Provincial/Terrotorial Response Plan for Biological Events URL
      Students must
      View
      Read the following sections: (12 minutes)
      - Introduction
      - Aim
      - Scope
      - Objectives
      - Public Health and Emergency Management Roles.
      - The first paragraph of Concepts of Operations.

      Government of Canada - 2018
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      Federal/Provincial/Terrotorial Response Plan for Biological Events URL
      Students must
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      Read the content under "Guiding principles."(2 minutes)

      Government of Canada - 2018
    • url icon
      Impact of War on Global Economy Extends Beyond Russia - Ukraine Borders URL
      Students must
      View
      Read the entire article. (7 minutes)

      The conference board of Canada - 2022
    • url icon
      Economic Impact of War URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. (13 minutes)

      Economicshelp.org - 2022
    • url icon
      The Deleterious Effects of War and Conflict on the Provision of Health Care for Vulnerable Populations and the Potential Effects of Covid-19 on Vulnerable Populations in Conflict Zones URL
      Students must
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      Under the section "Discussion ", read from "Internally displaced people and refugees" to "Education, health spending, and other factors" (included). (14 minutes)

      International Journal of Surgery Global Health - 2020
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      Armed Conflict and Public Health: Into the 21st Century URL
      Students must
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      Read the content under "Effects of conflict on health" and "Reduced access to quality healthcare."(4 minutes) 

      Journal of Public Health - 2019

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      The Impact of Infectious Disease in War Time: A Look Back at World War 1 URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (13 minutes)

      Future Microbiology - 2019
    • url icon
      Armed Conflict and Public Health: Into the 21st Century URL
      Students must
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      Read the content under "Tactics of war are a public health issue" and "Secular and inter-generational health effects."(7minutes)

      Journal of public health - 2020
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      The Effects of World War II on Economic and Health Outcomes Across Europe URL
      Students must
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      Read the following sections: (40 minutes)
      - Introduction (first 2 paragraphs)
      - The channels of long-term effect of WWII
      - Mortality
      - Hunger
      - Measures of war exposure
      - Microlevel regressions of adult health and SES outcomes
      - Selection effects
      - Models of channels of war
      - Uneven consequences of war Conclusions

      Rev Econ Stat - 2014

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      Discussion forum: Public health consequences of war through the eyes of a victim (150 minutes)
      Students must
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      Start discussions: 1

      General Instructions:

      In this learning activity, you will write a fictional journal entry or social media post about your life during the war.

      Step 1: Review and Reflect 

      Review the required learning material for this module and reflect on the consequences of the war on health and public health services.

      Step 2: Respond 

      Prepare a 500-600 word written piece discussing the consequences of war on public health from the perspective of a victim of the war. Ensure that your response addresses the following key points:

      • How does the war’s environmental impact affect public health services? (I.e., access to water, food, transport, and sanitation services)
      • How does the war impact physical health and well-being? (I.e., the spread of non-communicable diseases, malnutrition, illness, disability, and other public health concerns)
      • How does war impact civilians’ mental health? (I.e., post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, and anxiety)

      Step 3: Share

      To share your work, click the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      Step 4: Interact 

      To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Be sure your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas on other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click “Post to forum.”

      OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

    • Recommended Additional Readings
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      War is a Public Health Emergency URL
      Students must
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      Read the entire article. (2 minutes)

      Lancet - 2022
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      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
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      Read pages 3-14 of "War and Public Health: An Overview."(32 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Oxford University Press - 2008
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      The Impact of War on the Health System of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia: An Assessment URL
      Students must
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      Read the content from "Attacks on healthcare facilities and attrition of health workers" to "Gender-based sexual violence and rape" (included). (10 minutes)

      BMJ Global Health - 2022

    • Module 1: Lesson 2: The Causes and Impact of War on Public Health

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Explain how social inequity, injustice, and health and education disparities can lead to war.
      • Explain how structural violence can lead to the outbreak of conflict and how it can exacerbate and prolong existing conflicts.
      • Explore the impact of war on access to other services such as transportation or communication.
      • Explore the impact of war on access to essentials services including water, food, and sanitation.
      • Outline the different ways in which war has influenced the spread of disease and other health concerns.
      • Examine the physical and psychosocial impact of war on children (Injury, Illness, Malnutrition, Growth retardation, PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, ADHD.
      • Examine the physical and psychosocial impact of war on women (gender-based violence, rape, HIV/AIDS, anxiety, PTSD, depression).
      • Examine the physical and psychosocial impact of war on youth and elderly (injury, chronic illness, anxiety, depression, PTSD).

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 3 hours and 23 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
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      Causes of War: A Theory Analysis URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (4 minutes)
      Small wars Journal - 2018

    • url icon
      Educational Disparities and Conflict: Evidence from Lebanon URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections: Introduction and Discussion. (18 minutes)
      Sage Journal - 2013

    • url icon
      Inequality and Ethnic Conflict in Sub Saharan Africa URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following section: Introduction, Educational Inequalities Economic Inequalities, Demographic Inequalities. (12 minutes)
      Global Data Lab - 2016

    • url icon
      Conflict in Racism: Broome and White Australia URL
      Students must
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      Read the following section: We must be white: Race and Class, Conclusion. (13 minutes)
      Sage journals - 2019

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      Organised Violence as a Never- Ending Story? Reflections in Light of the Russian Aggression Against Ukraine URL
      Students must
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      Read the following sections: Introduction and Conclusion. (5 minutes)
      Frontiers - 2022

    • url icon
      Impact of the War on the Telecommunications Sector in Yemen URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section: Impact of the conflict. (7 minutes)
      Rethinking Yemen's Economy - 2022

    • url icon
      Russia's War on Ukraine: Implications for Transport URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section: Impact of Russian Attacks and Sanctions on Transport. (5 minutes)
      European Parliamentary Research Service - 2022

    • url icon
      Fast Facts: WASH in Conflict URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. 
      UNICEF

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      The Influence of War and Conflict on Spread of Infectious Disease: A Rapid Review Of Historical Lessons We Have Yet To Learn URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections: Introduction, Results and Conclusions. (21 minutes)
      Sustainability - 2021

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      The Effect of Armed Conflict On Children URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections: Introduction, Global Burden of Armed Conflict on Child Health on Child Health, Effect of Armed Conflict on Children's Physical Health, Effect of Armed Conflict on Children's Mental and Psychosocial Health. (21 minutes)
      American Academics of Paediatrics - 2018

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      Interpersonal Violence and Suicidality Among Former Child Soldiers and War - Exposed Civilian Children in Nepal URL
      Students must
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      Read the following sections: Background and Discussion.  (16 minutes)
      Global Mental Health - 2018

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      The Impact of Armed Conflict on the Health of Women and Children URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections: Mortality, Malnutrition, Non-fatal physical injuries and disabilities, Acute and infectious illness, Chronic and non-communicable diseases, Mental health, and Sexual and reproductive health. (26 minutes)

    • url icon
      Assessing the Impact of Violence and War on Youth in Low - and Middle - Income Countries URL
      Students must
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      Read the section: Effect of Violence on Youth in LAMIC. (2 minutes)
      Springler Link - 2013

    • url icon
      No One is Spared: Abuses Against Older People in Armed Conflict URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections: Abuses against older people in conflict, Not fleeing hostilities. (21 minutes)
      Human Rights Watch - 2022

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      Quiz: Module 1

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.

    • Recommended Additional Readings
    • url icon
      Implication of the Russia - Ukraine War for Global Food Security URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (8 minutes)
      Nature human behaviour - 2022

  • Module 2: The Impact of War on Public Health

    Instructional Goals covered in this module:
    • Examine and discuss the health consequences, of a selected war in history, to populations including infectious disease, chronic health conditions, and environmental and health system infrastructure.
    • Understand how the different weapons used in war impact public health (conventional, biological, chemical, and nuclear weapons)
    • Predict the impact the threat of war has on public health.

    • Module 2: Lesson 1: Impact of Past and Present Wars

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Examine the impact of the war in the Democratic Republic of Congo on the healthcare system and the exacerbation of the Ebola outbreak.
      • Outline the immediate and long-term health impact of the Vietnam War.
      • Explore the consequences of the war in Iraq on the environment and structures that support health.
      • Examine the health impact of the Russia-Ukraine war on infectious diseases, chronic diseases, and disabilities.
      • Outline the implications of the Russia- Ukraine conflict in managing the COVID-19 pandemic (infection rates, availability of PPE, vaccination programs).
      • Explore the consequences of the destruction caused by the Russia-Ukraine war on the environment and on systems that support health.
      • Illustrate the consequences of the war in Ethiopia on population health.
      • Summarize the main types of weapons used in war (biological, chemical, nuclear, conventional, land mines).
      • Discuss the health impact of the biological, chemical and conventional weapons and land mines used in war.
      • Describe the immediate and long-term health consequences of the nuclear weapons used in war.
      • Examine how armed conflict can lead to death, injuries, and disabilities among military personnel.
      • Examine the consequences of armed conflict on death, injuries, and disabilities among civilians.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 9 hours and 19 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      The Exacerbation of Ebola Outbreaks by Conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo URL
      Students must
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      Read the "Introduction," "Results," and "Discussion." (26 minutes)

      Yale University - 2019

    • url icon
      Long-Term Effects of Vietnam War: Agent Orange and the Health of Vietnamese People After 30 Years URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the background under "The Vietnam war and agent orange." (5 minutes)

      Asian Economic Journal - 2022

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under the following sections from Chapter 19, "Vietnam War:" (16 minutes)
      - Immediate effects of the war (pg. 317)
      - Health services during the war (pg. 317)
      - Post-war and long-term effects of the war (pg. 323)
      - Nutrition (pg. 326)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Oxford University Press - 2018

    • url icon
      Environmental Pollutions Associated to Conflicts in Iraq and Related Health Problems URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (16 minutes)

      Reviews on Environmental Health - 2016

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      On page 257 of Chapter 15, "Iraq War," read the content under "Adverse effects on health services" and "Damage to the infrastructure that supports health." (2 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Oxford University Press - 2018

    • url icon
      Ukraine Crisis Public Health Situation Analysis – Refugee-hosting countries 17 March 2022 URL
      Students must
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      Read "Key health risks" (pgs. 2-4). (8 minutes)

      World Health Organization - 2022

    • url icon
      Russia's War in Ukraine- The Devastation of Health and Human Rights URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (10 minutes)

      The New England Journal of Medicine - 2022

    • url icon
      Impact of War on the Dynamics of Covid-19 in Ukraine URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (7 minutes)

      BMJ Global Health - 2022

    • url icon
      How Has The War Impacted Ukraine's Environment URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections:
      - Environmental damage in Ukraine
      - Long term health risks
      - Unsafe water supply
      - Military waste in Ukraine
      - Nature in Ukraine is suffering
      - Toxic weaponry

      World Economic Forum - 2022

    • url icon
      The Impact of War on the Health System of the Tigray Region in Ethiopia: An Assessment URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Introduction" to "Gender-based sexual violence" (included). (14 minutes)

      BMJ Global Health - 2022

    • url icon
      Biological Weapons URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Overview." (2 minutes)

      World Health Organization - 2022

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content of Chapter 9, "Biological Weapons," from pages 135-142. (17 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      In Chapter 8, "Chemical Weapons," read pages 117-124, which covers "The Basis and Major Classes of Chemical Agents," and pages 127-132 under "The Use of Chemicals Agents in War," "Terrorist Attacks and Chemical Agents," and "International Law and Control of Chemical Weapons Proliferation." (31 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      Nuclear Weapon URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (2 minutes)
      CDC - 2014

    • url icon
      Conventional Weapons URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the first paragraph. (2 minutes)

      UNRPCR - 2022

    • url icon
      What is a Landmine? URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (3 minutes)

      International campaign to ban landmines - 2022

    • url icon
      What Are The Side Effects of Agent Orange Exposure? URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Introduction," "What Is Agent Orange?" and "15 Diseases Caused by Agent Orange." (12 minutes)

      Benefits.com - 2022

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content of Chapter 9, "Biological Weapons," under "Potential Biological Weapons and Their Adverse Health Effects" on pages 141-149. (18 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      Landmines and Explosive Remnants of War: A Health Threat Not To Be Ignored URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (5 minutes)
      NIH - 2013

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link Read the following -the content from 'Introduction of Landmines' on page 102 to 'Use of Landmines" on page 105. -'Medical Consequences of Mine Casualties' from page 107 -108. (12 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      Other Conventional Arms Issues URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. (2 minutes)

      United Nations - 2020

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under Chapter 6, "Explosives," from pages 89-92. (7 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      Hiroshima and Nagasaki: The Long Term Health Effects URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (9 minutes)

      Colombia University - 2012

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      To use this online archive, you need to create an account to enable your access to borrow the book and view the chapters.
      Read the content of Chapter 10, "Health Impacts of the Use of Nuclear Weapons," from 153-158.      . (11 minutes)

      Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      Veteran and Military Mental Health Issues URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the "Introduction" section. (9 minutes)

      Statpearls publishing - 2022

    • url icon
      Canadian Veteran Chronic Disease Prevalence and Health Services Use in the Five Years Follwing Release: A Matched Retrospective Cohort Study Using Routinely Collected Data URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the "Background" and "Discussion." (11 minutes)

      BMC Public Health - 2022

    • url icon
      Long-Term Impact of War, Civil War and Persecution in Civilian Populations - Conflict and Post - Traumatic stress in African Communities URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections: (28 minutes)
      - Introduction
      - Magnitude of the problem of mass war trauma in Africa
      - The events of mass war trauma
      - Common mental disorders: Anxiety, Depression and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

      Frontiers - 2022

    • forum icon
      Discussion forum: The public health consequences of Ukraine- Russia Conflict (270 minutes)
      Students must
      View
      Start discussions: 1

      General Instructions:

      In this learning activity, you will examine the Ukraine-Russia conflict and discuss the resulting public health consequences.

      Step 1: Review 

      Review the required learning material for this module.

      Step 2: Respond 

      Prepare a 500-600 word written piece discussing the consequences of the Ukraine-Russia conflict on public health. Using supporting data to back up your arguments, you will ensure that your response addresses the following key points:

      • The impact of the conflict on health systems and access to healthcare
      • The impact of the war on health infrastructure
      • The impact of the conflict on the health of the populations involved (e.g., civilians, military, and healthcare providers of war zones)
      • The impact of the conflict on managing COVID-19 infections and the surge of COVID-19 patients needing hospital care
      • The impact of the conflict on disrupting immunization campaigns for COVID-19 and other vaccine-preventable diseases

      Step 3: Share

      To share your work, click the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      Step 4: Interact 

      To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Be sure your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas on other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click “Post to forum.”

      OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

    • Recommended Additional Readings
    • url icon
      What is a chemical weapon URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the first page of the fact sheet under "What is a chemical weapon?" (3 minutes)

      Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons - 2014

    • url icon
      Review: The Risk of Contracting Anthrax From Spore - Contaminated Soil - A Military Medical Perspective URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Abstract" and "Clinical manifestations."(10 minutes)

      Eur J Microbiol Immunol - 2020

    • Module 2: Lesson 2: Effects of the Threat of War on Population Health 

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Discuss the economic, social, and health consequences of the threat of war and how it affects public health.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 44 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      Economic Impacts of a Nuclear Weapon Detonation URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article EXCEPT "Securing the future we want". (24 minutes)

      Article 36 - 2015

    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Module 2

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Module 1 is marked complete

  • Module 3: The Impact of War on the Provision of Health Care for Vulnerable Populations

    Instructional Goals covered in this module:
    • Explore and justify the immediate public health needs and healthcare support of migrants and refugees fleeing war and conflict.
    • Know and understand how armed conflicts affect the provision of medical aid and discuss strategies of peacebuilding through improving healthcare.

    • Module 3: Lesson 1: Migrants and Refugees

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe the concepts related to migrants and refugees (internally displaced persons, refugees, migrants, asylum seekers).
      • Discuss the public health needs of refugees and migrants.
      • Discuss the challenges faced by refugees and migrants in accessing public health and public health services.
      • Summarize the factors that contribute to the spread of disease among migrants and refugees.
      • Explain the health consequences of war on the Syrian refugees.
      • Explore the social and cultural factors that define the experiences of refugees and migrants.
      • Examine the burden of refugees and immigrants on the health and public health infrastructure of host countries.
      • Examine the public health impacts of mass migration and why it is important to support the health needs of migrants and refugees.
      • Discuss the importance of inter-agency cooperation and partnership among organizations that protect refugees and immigrants.
      • Discuss the roles of governments, international organizations, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in protecting the rights and well-being of refugees and internally displaced persons.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 7 hours and 52 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      IDP Definition URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the first paragraph "1. Overview". (2 minutes)

      UNHCR - 2022

    • url icon
      The 10-Point Plan in Action, 2016 Update, Chapter 1: Cooperation Among Key Partners URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Cooperation at global level" on page 32 and "Global cooperation on migration" on page 33. (4 minutes)

      UNHCR - 2016

    • url icon
      Global Trends URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. (3 minutes)

      UNHCR - 2022

    • url icon
      Refugees, Aslyum Seekers and Migrants URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Definitions: What Exactly Is a Refugee, an Asylum Seeker, and a Migrant?". (3 minutes)

      Amnesty International - 2016

    • url icon
      Differentiation Between Migrants and Refugees URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire document. (5 minutes)

      United Nations

    • url icon
      Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "What are the main health needs of refugees?". (2 minutes)

      UNHCR - 2022

    • url icon
      Refugee and Migrant Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. (9 minutes)

      WHO - 2022

    • url icon
      Migration and Health: Key Issues URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under the headings: ( 8 minutes)
      - Refugees and migrants: common health problems.
      - Migration and communicable diseases: no systematic association.
      - Communicable diseases: interventions to prevent the spread.
      - Interventions to prevent food and waterborne diseases.

      WHO - 2017

    • url icon
      Public Health Consequences After Ten Years of the Syrian Crisis: A Literature Review URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Introduction," "Current health status for the population inside Syria," and "Public health indicators of the Syrian population." (28 minutes)

      BMC - Globalisation and Health - 2021

    • url icon
      Cultural Competence Refugee Service Settings: A Scoping Review URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections: (17 minutes)
      - Introduction
      - Individual-level themes
      - Organization-level themes

      Health Equity Journal - 2021

    • url icon
      Migrant Health Burden: Where do we Stand? URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (6 minutes)

      NIH - 2020

    • url icon
      Migrants’ and Refugees’ Health: Towards an Agenda of Solutions URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the contents under "International frameworks on migration and health" and "Main text" to "Policies in a regional and global context," "Framing," and "Conclusion." (28 minutes)

      BMC - 2018

    • url icon
      The Role of Local and Regional Governments in Protecting Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under: (25 minutes)
      - Introduction
      - Recommendation
      - LOOKING AHEAD: OPPORTUNITIES FOR REDUCING INTERNAL DISPLACEMENT AND MEETING LOCAL DEVELOPMENT PRIORITIES

      Council of Europe - 2019

    • url icon
      Protecting Internally Displaced Persons: A Handbook for National Human Rights Institutions URL
      Students must
      View

      Read "Part 3" and "Part 4" on pages 27- 41. (40 minutes)

      Ganhri.org - 2019

    • url icon
      Promoting the Health of Refugees and Migrants URL
      Students must
      View

      Read from "ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND NON-STATE ACTORS" to the end of the document. (25 minutes)

      WHO - 2019

    • forum icon
      Discussion forum: The public health consequence of the war on Syrian refugees (270 minutes)
      Students must
      View
      Start discussions: 1

      General Instructions:

      In this learning activity, you will discuss the impact of war on Syrian refugees.

      Step 1: Review 

      Review the required learning material for this module.

      Step 2: Respond 

      Prepare a 500-600 word written piece discussing the war's impact on Syrian refugees. Using supporting data to back up your arguments, you will ensure your response addresses the following key points:

      • What challenges do Syrian refugees face in accessing health and public health services?
      • How is the Syrian Civil War affecting children's health and development, i.e., nutritional deficiencies among refugees, malnutrition, etc.?
      • How is it impacting general population health?
      • Where are Syrian refugees migrating, and how are host countries supporting the health needs of the refugees?
      • How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Syrian refugees?
      • What is the role of international organizations and NGOs in protecting the rights of Syrian refugees?

      Step 3: Share

      To share your work, click the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      Step 4: Interact 

      To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Be sure your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas on other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click “Post to forum.”

      OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

    • Module 3: Lesson 2: Peacebuilding and the Delivery of Medical Aid Provisions

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Discuss how violent conflicts can impede the delivery of medical aid to the general population.
      • Summarize how different public health strategies can be used to prevent war.
      • Discuss the role of public health in the structural prevention of war at the primary level through effective negotiation and communication.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 12 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      The Impact of Armed Conflicts on Health-Care Utilization in Northern Nigeria: A Difference-In-Differences Analysis URL
      Students must
      View

      Read "Introduction," "Results," and "Discussion." (33 minutes)

      Wiley Online Library - 2022

    • url icon
      War Prevention and Mitigation Are Pulic Health Imperatives of Our Time URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire document. (5 minutes)

      The Lancet - 2022

    • url icon
      The Role of Public Health in the Prevention of War URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "A PUBLIC HEALTH PERSPECTIVE ON THE PREVENTION OF WAR" and "PUBLIC HEALTH SKILLS RELEVANT TO PREVENTING WARS." (14 minutes)

      NCBI - 2014

    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Module 3

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Module 2 is marked complete

  • Module 4: Preventing and Responding to War and Violent Conflicts

    Instructional Goals covered in this module:
    • Evaluate and discuss approaches to the prevention of war and conflict through advocacy, measurement and application of epidemiological methods, promotion of health and social equity.
    • Develop skills required to teach emergency preparedness in the health care professions.
    • Apply humanitarian law and human rights principles to the prevention of war and preparedness responses in conflict or war situations.
    • Respect others in both spoken and written correspondence by responding post or synchronous sessions in a professional manner.

    • Module 4: Lesson 1: War Prevention

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Describe the strategy for the prevention of war using the socio-ecological model.
      • Outline the different public health actions that can be taken to prevent war and promote peace (peace advocacy, peace research, international peace work).
      • Outline the role of public health professionals in preventing war and its consequences.
      • Examine strategies for peace advocacy and conflict resolution.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 1 hour and 24 minutes. 

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      The Social-Ecological Model: A Framework for Prevention URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. (2 minutes)

      CDC - 2022

    • url icon
      The Public Health Approach to Violence Prevention URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (7 minutes)

      CDC - 2022

    • url icon
      War Prevention and Mitigation Are Pulic Health Imperatives of Our Time URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire page. (5 minutes)

      The Lancet - 2022

    • url icon
      Mitigating the Global Health Threat of Violent Conflict: A Preventive Framework URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under the heading "The prevention principle: addressing the precursors of conflict" and "Conclusion". (6 minutes)

      BMJ Nutrition, Prevention and Health - 2020

    • url icon
      Action Area Policy: Peace and Security URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under ''Context". (10 minutes)
      Government of Canada - 2019

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "A framework to guide public health" from pages 340-345. (12 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Newyork: Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under Chapter 28, "Toward a Culture of Peace" from pgs 452-460. (27 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Newyork: Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      Escalate or Negotiate? Constraint and Rebel Strategic Choices Towards Rivals in the Syrian Civil War URL
      Students must
      View

      Under Introduction; read the fifth paragraph. (6 minutes)

      Terrorism and political violence - 2021

    • url icon
      Introduction: Thinking about Mediation URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (14 minutes)

      JSTOR - 2016

    •  
      Recommended Additional Readings
    • url icon
      The Role of Public Health in the Prevention of War: Rationale and Competencies URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Socio-ecological public health framework for preventing war." (5 minutes)

      American Journal of Public Health - 2014

    • url icon
      Syrian Civil War: In the Context of Conflict Resolution (Mediation Efforts) URL
      Students must
      View

      Read from "Continuation of the conflict, complicated mediations and failed negotiations" to "Assad in Geneva I Statement..." (10 minutes)

      Research Gate - 2021

    • Module 4: Lesson 2: Emergency Preparedness and Response

      Student Learning Outcomes:

      Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to:

      • Define the concepts related to public health emergency preparedness (capacity, coordination, emergency, risk assessment, operational readiness, governance, etc.)
      • Describe the importance of multisectoral collaboration for public health emergency preparedness and response.
      • Summarize the different types of coordination that can take place during public health emergencies.
      • Describe the role of the WHO in public health emergency preparedness and response, including the key principles of the WHO's Emergency Response Framework.
      • Discuss how some countries (such as the U.S.) can assist other countries in their response to public health emergencies.
      • Explain the importance and purpose of creating alternative care sites in public health emergencies.
      • Discuss the role and importance of crisis communication during conflicts.
      • Describe the differences between international humanitarian law and international human rights law.
      • Discuss how International Human Rights Law protects the rights of people in peace and war.
      • Discuss how International Human Rights Law protects detainees from torture in times of war and peace.
      • Explain how international humanitarian law protects war victims from the effects of armed conflict.
      • Discuss how humanitarian principles and human rights can be used to build peace and prevent further violence in conflict zones.
      • Discuss the importance of developing a legal framework for public health emergency responses.
      • Explain how the global legal framework for public health emergency preparedness affects national and local responses to public health emergencies.

      Approximate time required for the readings for this lesson (at 144 words/minute): 7 hours and 26 minutes.

      Required Learning Resources and Activities
    • url icon
      Public Health Preparedness: A Systems - Level Approach URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (21 minutes)

      Journal of Epidemiology and community medicine - 2007

    • url icon
      Multisectoral preparedness coordination framework URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the Executive Summary (page v) and section "2.4 Stakeholders relevant for health emergency preparedness and health security" (pages 5 to 7). (11 minutes)

      World Health Organization - 2020

    • url icon
      Coordination of Public Health Response: The Role of Leadership in Responding to Public Health Emergencies URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the section "Coordination." (2 minutes)

      Intechopen - 2021

    • url icon
      A Strategic Framework for Emergency Preparedness URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Principles for Emergency Preparedness." (4 minutes)

      World Health Organization - 2017

    • url icon
      Strengthening National Emergency Preparedness URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (1minute)

      World Health Organization - 2022

    • url icon
      Alternative Care Sites: An Option in Disasters URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the following sections: "Abstract" and "Introduction: Why Have an Alternative Care Site?". (2 minutes)

      Western Journal of Emergency Medicine - 2020

    • url icon
      The Role of Crisis Communications in the Russo- Ukrainian War URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (10 minutes)

      Institute for Security + Technology - 2022

    • url icon
      What is the Difference Between IHL and Human Rights Law URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (16 minutes)

      International Committee of the Red Cross - 2015

    • url icon
      International Humanitarian Law URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (4 minutes)

      European Commission - 2022

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read Chapter 3, "War and Human Rights," starting from "War and Intellectual Corruption: Justifying Violations" to the end of the chapter (pages 44-49). (17 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Newyork: Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      Prohibition and punishment of torture and other forms of ill-treatment URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire webpage. (16 minutes)

      International Committee of the Red Cross - 2014

    • url icon
      Children and War. Even War Has Limits URL
      Students must
      View

      Read page 13. (2 minutes)

      Canadian Red Cross

    • url icon
      Prisoners of War and Detainees Protected Under International Humanitarian War URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (4 minutes)

      ICRC - 2010

    • url icon
      Humanitarian Principles in Conflict URL
      Students must
      View

      Read "Overview," "'Relevance for emergency operation," and "Description and guidance." (4 minutes)

      ACF International - 2013

    • url icon
      Human Rights and Sustaining Peace URL
      Students must
      View

      Read from the "Introduction" to "Human Rights and Positive Peace." (7 minutes)
      International Peace Institute - 2017

    • url icon
      Promoting Public Health Legal Preparedness for Emergencies: Review of Current Trends and Their Relevance in the Light of the Ebola Crisis URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under "Introduction" and "The role of PHLP in emergency response." (3 minutes)

      Global Health Action - 2015

    • url icon
      Public Health Emergency Preparedness: A Framework to Promote Resilience URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the "Background" and "Discussion." (17 minutes)

      BMC Public Health - 2018

    • url icon
      Guidelines for writing a commentary URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (2 minutes)

      International Journal of Qualitative Studies in Health and Well-being - 2016

    • url icon
      How to write a research proposal URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the entire article. (13 minutes)

      Indian Journal of Anaesthesia - 2016

    • forum icon
      Discussion forum: Responding to War and Violent Conflicts (270 minutes)
      Students must
      View
      Start discussions: 1

      General Instructions:

      In this learning activity, you will select one of the wars identified below and discuss the role of emergency preparedness and response.

      Step 1: Select

      Select a particular war or conflict of your interest from the selection below.

      • Syrian Civil War
      • Ukraine-Russia Conflict
      • The Second Congo War
      • Afghanistan War
      • Iraq War

      Step 2: Respond 

      Based on the war you have selected above, prepare a 500-600 word written piece discussing the war as it relates to emergency preparedness and response. Using supporting data to back up your arguments, ensure your response answers the following key questions: 

      • What are the main needs of the population that have to be addressed?
      • What have international organizations/NGOs done to alleviate health consequences and human suffering?
      • Were the measures effective in mitigating the health consequences?
      • What could have been done differently?
      • What is the role of other countries, such as the U.S., in assisting countries to respond to the identified war/conflict?

      Step 3: Share

      To share your work, click the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      Step 4: Interact 

      To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Be sure your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas on other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click “Post to forum.”

      OPTIONAL Step 5: Interact (10 minutes)

      If you would like to, you can reply to your peers' posts in a respectful and professional manner. Ensure that your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas of other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click on “Post to forum.”

    • quiz icon
      Quiz: Module 4

      To access the quiz, click on the name of the quiz provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to view the case studies and respond to the questions.

      TO PASS THIS QUIZ YOU MUST OBTAIN A SCORE OF 80%.

      Not available unless: The activity Quiz: Module 3 is marked complete
    • Recommended Additional Readings
    • url icon
      Framework for strengthening health emergency preparedness in cities and urban settings URL
      Students must
      View

      Read "4.2 Multisectoral coordination for preparedness" (pages 19-22). (7 minutes)

      World Health Organization - 2021

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under Chapter 21 "International Law" from Pages 357-367. (33 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Newyork: Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      To use this online archive, you need to create an account to enable your access to borrow the book and view the chapters.
      Read the content under Chapter 14, "Detainees and the New Face of Torture," from pages 227-237      . (30 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Newyork: Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      International Humanitarian War and Prisoners of War URL
      Students must
      View

      Read from the "Rights of a prisoner of war" to the end of the article. (14 minutes)

      Research Gate - 2010

    • url icon
      Health workers and the weaponisation of health care in Syria: a preliminary inquiry for The Lancet–American University of Beirut Commission on Syria URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the sections: "Health workers under attack", and "Global action on health workers in conflict: policy imperatives". (26 minutes)

      The Lancet - 2017

    • url icon
      War and Public Health URL
      Students must
      View

      Read the content under Chapter 22, "The Roles of Humanitarian Assistance Organizations," on pages 369-379. (26 minutes)

      To access this book, you must follow the instructions provided on this link.

      Take into account that at some point, some of the copies are not available and are in use. During this time, you will not be able to access a copy of the War and Public Health text. If so, please wait a moment and try to access the book later.

      Newyork: Oxford University Press - 2008

    • url icon
      Law and Public Health Emergency Response Plan and Preparedness URL
      Students must
      View

      Read pages 73 - 78. (18 minutes)

      IFRC - 2021

  • Final Assignment

    • forum icon
      Discussion forum: War and Violent conflicts amid a public health outbreak (540 minutes)
      Students must
      View
      Start discussions: 1

      General Instructions

      In this learning activity, you will be required to select a public health issue linked to one of the wars identified below. This learning activity requires you to apply everything you have learned from the previous modules.

      Step 1: Select

      Select one of the topics below regarding a public health outbreak and an identified war:

      • Ukraine-Russia War & COVID-19 Outbreak
      • The Democratic Republic of the Congo and Ebola Outbreak

      Step 2: Respond 

      Prepare a 1000-1500 word commentary based on your selected topic. Using supporting data to back up your arguments, ensure that your response answers the following key questions: 

      • Discuss the epidemiological and supporting facts that illustrate how the war has impacted the identified public health issue
      • Discuss how the war has impacted the country’s economic, social, and health domains and how this has specifically impacted individuals’ access to health services. (i.e., access to clean water, food, sanitation, and the risk of contracting communicable diseases)
      • Discuss what public health strategies could have been employed to help mitigate the health consequences of war
      • Discuss how international bodies, such as the WHO, have responded to the public health emergency
      • Discuss how humanitarian principles and human rights were/can be used to build peace and prevent further violence in identified conflict zones
      • Discuss how humanitarian organizations can play a role in strengthening war emergency preparedness capabilities

      Step 3: Share

      To share your work, click the “Add a new discussion topic” button under this post and paste your work into the “Message” box. Make sure to reference others’ intellectual property when necessary. All references should follow 7th Edition APA formatting. For further instructions, see the resource on the Himmelfarb Health Sciences Library: APA citation resource (N.B. references are excluded from word counts).

      Step 4: Interact 

      To complete the activity, you will need to reply to at least two posts made by your peers in a respectful and professional manner. Be sure your post engages your peers' ideas by including a reflection on their comments, sharing ideas on other potential difficulties and parties involved, or asking thought-provoking questions. If a peer comments on your posting, please reply. To post a reply, click “Reply” on a particular discussion, write your feedback and then click “Post to forum.”


  • Final Exam

    To take the final exam, you must complete all quizzes and complete all the required activities. The final exam consists of 40 questions, and you will have 40 minutes to complete it. When the time is over, you will have two minutes to submit your attempt before it expires, and your progress is discarded. You will not be able to answer additional questions in the grace period.

    To access the exam, click on the name of the exam provided above. On the following screen, click the attempt quiz button to respond to the questions.

  • Course and Self Evaluation & Certificate

    In this section, you can provide feedback about this course to help us make NextGenU.org better. Once evaluations are completed, you will be able to download your certificate of completion.

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