Health Care in Humanitarian Emergencies

3 Credits.

Introduces the provision of basic health requirements for refugees other displaced populations. This includes the health of persons displaced by conflict as well as natural and man-made disasters. Although its main concern is with the health needs or those displaced in low and middle-income countries it also touches on the issue of persons resettled to developed countries. Addresses epidemiologic assessment, control of communicable and noncommunicable diseases, nutrition, mental health needs, establishing and managing health services, reproductive health services, ethical decision making, application of International Humanitarian law, and coordinating activities among agencies in international contexts.