The need for knowledge transfer in infectious disease outbreaks was recognized during the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Similarly, in all major epidemics of past years, including yellow fever and Zika, there has been an increased need for a system that quickly transforms scientific knowledge into action on the ground. OpenWHO.org was born from that need.
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This course aims to provide an overview of key concepts, strategies and opportunities for effectively working with WHO Member states and non-state actors to achieve health-related SDG targets and Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It is a condensed version of the more extensive “Accelerating progress towards health-related SDGs”, which is available through iLearn. One of the main objectives of this course is to create a deeper understanding of why UHC and health security play essential roles in the SDG agenda and how WHO’s six lines of action can help accelerate its fulfilment until 2030.
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This short course provides information on screening and triage, infection prevention and control, laboratory diagnostics, organization of the Ebola Treatment Centre (ETC), clinical care of patients in the ETC, and investigational therapeutic agents. The modules include slides that present practical information and clinical knowledge that can be easily applied when caring for patients.
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This short, intermediate-level course is for frontline health workers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed seasonal influenza infection. This can be used by clinicians working in any sector of the health care system, including health posts, primary care, and district and national level hospitals.
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OpenWHO aims to equip all frontline responders with the knowledge they need to better contain disease outbreaks and manage health emergencies. It also aims to foster discussions, feedback and sharing of expert knowledge on public health.
