Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations
Welcome to the MOOC “Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations”. We are very excited to have you on board and hope you will enjoy the course!
In the coming 6 weeks, you will learn about the International Health Regulations (IHR), history of its creation and evolution, its major principles and implementation procedures, as well as challenges and future opportunities. We will talk about lessons learned from the previous epidemics and environmental disasters, and discuss possible future health threats and ways to respond to them in an efficient and timely manner. The goal of this MOOC is not only to promote knowledge on the IHR among the general public but also to help international health practitioners advance its implementation, contributing to the achievement of Sustainable Development Goals.
Our MOOC «Global Health Security, Solidarity and Sustainability through the International Health Regulations» is highly transdisciplinary and involves prominent experts from more than 15 leading institutions worldwide, including academia, international organizations, and local governments. Along with traditional e-learning resources, it gives access to a highly innovative teaching tool - virtual Simulator IHR 3.0 - a serious game where you can practice managing health crises from different perspectives. No matter which country you come from, this MOOC is free and open for anyone interested in learning more about such a powerful legal mechanism as the IHR.
Every week, you will get access to a new Module which includes a series of video lectures, accompanied by a list of recommended readings to deepen your knowledge on the proposed topic. Every module will have a number of practice exercises, such as in-video questions and practice quizzes based on the video lectures and readings, and a graded quiz to sum up everything that you’ve learned. At the end of the course, you will be asked to take a graded final quiz that you will need to complete (as well as each Module’s graded quizzes) in order to pass the course and earn a Certificate if you chose this option at enrolment.
We encourage you to use Discussion Prompts and forums to discuss the course material with fellow students enrolled in the MOOC. You can greatly contribute to the learning process by posting your questions, commenting, or sharing your personal experiences and examples from your countries.
This MOOC was produced jointly by the University of Geneva (Switzerland), Centre Virchow-Villermé for Public Health Paris-Berlin, Université Paris Descartes (France) and ANEO in close collaboration with the World Health Organization Headquarters (Geneva, Switzerland) and WHO Regional Office for the Eastern Mediterranean (Cairo, Egypt), with the financial aid of the Agence Nationale de la Recherche (France), UNIGE and WHO.
We wish you good luck with the MOOC and look forward to seeing you in our learning community!
history and goals of the IHR,
rights and obligations of the States Parties and the WHO within the IHR;
IHR achievements, strengths, weaknesses and challenges after more than 10 years of its implementation
Syllabus
Syllabus - What you will learn from this course
Week 1
Introduction and course outline
Week 2
Historic perspectives. IHR Articles & Procedures
Week 3
Intersectorality of the IHR - Part 1. Health threats covered by the IHR
Week 4
Intersectorality of the IHR - Part 2. Mobility, trade and national security
Week 5
National planning, monitoring and evaluation
Week 6
Challenges in the IHR implementation. Ebola and the WHO reform
Week 7
Conclusion and final quiz
FAQ
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
What will I get if I purchase the Certificate?
When you purchase a Certificate you get access to all course materials, including graded assignments. Upon completing the course, your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
Reviews
The course consists of a wide arrange of aspects of IHR, but all these points of view are important. I think the IHR need to be revised again after COVID-19.
I am excited finishing the course and I found it very important and contemporary plus a brilliant lectures except some talks need to be translated.
Thank you
This is a great engaging course, on the international response to health emergencies with focus on the IHR
It is very insightful course, providing new knowledge on various aspects of IHR and global health security. Worth-learning!
