Training Course on Global Health And Infectious Disease Control Training: Protecting Communities Worldwide

Module 1: Introduction to Global Health and Infectious Diseases
Objective: To provide participants with a foundational understanding of global health and infectious disease principles.
Topics Covered:
Overview of global health challenges and priorities
Major infectious diseases affecting communities worldwide
Determinants of infectious disease spread: biological, environmental, and social factors
Principles of disease prevention, control, and eradication
Case study: Global response to pandemics such as COVID-19 or Ebola
Practical Activities:
Group discussion: Identifying infectious disease threats in participants’ regions
Exercise: Mapping disease transmission pathways

Module 2: Epidemiology and Disease Surveillance
Objective: To teach participants how to collect, analyze, and interpret disease data for decision-making.
Topics Covered:
Basic epidemiological concepts: incidence, prevalence, morbidity, and mortality
Surveillance systems: national, regional, and global networks
Early warning and outbreak detection mechanisms
Data collection methods and analysis tools
Case study: Using surveillance data to prevent disease outbreaks
Practical Activities:
Workshop: Analyzing sample epidemiological datasets
Exercise: Designing a basic disease surveillance plan for a community

Module 3: Infectious Disease Prevention and Control Strategies
Objective: To equip participants with practical strategies for disease prevention and mitigation.
Topics Covered:
Vaccination programs and immunization strategies
Infection prevention and control (IPC) measures in healthcare and community settings
Vector control, sanitation, and hygiene interventions
Community engagement and health education initiatives
Case study: Successful disease control programs in low-resource settings
Practical Activities:
Group exercise: Developing an infection control plan for a healthcare facility
Workshop: Designing community outreach campaigns for disease prevention

Module 4: Outbreak Response and Emergency Preparedness
Objective: To develop participants’ ability to respond effectively to disease outbreaks.
Topics Covered:
Outbreak investigation: steps, coordination, and response
Emergency preparedness and rapid response teams
Quarantine, isolation, and contact tracing procedures
Coordination with local, national, and international health authorities
Case study: Managing an outbreak scenario in a community or hospital setting
Practical Activities:
Simulation exercise: Responding to a mock infectious disease outbreak
Workshop: Creating an outbreak response plan

Module 5: Global Health Policies and Program Evaluation
Objective: To ensure participants can implement and evaluate infectious disease control programs in line with global standards.
Topics Covered:
International Health Regulations (IHR) and global health governance
Health policy development and implementation strategies
Monitoring and evaluating disease control programs
Sustainability and scaling of public health interventions
Case study: Evaluating the impact of global vaccination campaigns
Practical Activities:
Workshop: Developing an evaluation framework for a disease control program
Group discussion: Designing strategies for sustainable infectious disease intervention