Advanced Program in Global Public Health Security

Course Overview

With the rapid advance of technology and the rise of big data, twentieth-century health issues have become globalised. That makes global health security an issue of vital importance everywhere. Global public health security has become a critical issue in today's interconnected world. In the Advanced Program in Global Public Health Security, you will trace the history of international health regulations, and the organisations that determine them. You will learn about disease control, international cooperation, public health infrastructure, and emergency preparedness and gain insights into how regulations are formulated.

Course Objectives

• Describe the history of international health regulations.
• Explore global health organizations, what they are for and what they are doing.
• Explain what PIP framework is, and how it contribute to global health.
• Summarise the Current Global health security threat, and how to face them.
• Explore the regulation and implementation of important areas of public health from the regulatory level.
• Explore legislative background, health law and its impact on policy implementation.

Course Outline
The course will be divided into the following key modules:

Module 1: Introduction to Global Public Health Security

• Definitions and key components
• Historical context and evolution of public health security
• Global health governance and international cooperation

Module 2: Major Health Threats

• Infectious diseases and pandemics (COVID-19, Ebola, etc.)
• Bioterrorism and biological warfare
• Antimicrobial resistance and emerging threats

Module 3: International Health Regulations (IHR)

• Overview of IHR framework
• WHO and other global health organizations' roles
• Case studies on IHR in practice

Module 4: Emergency Preparedness and Response

• Building resilient health systems
• Early warning systems and surveillance
• Coordinated response strategies during a public health crisis

Module 5: Ethical and Policy Challenges

• Balancing individual rights with public health needs
• Policy-making in times of crisis
• Cross-border health security cooperation

Target Group
This course is designed for:

• Public health professionals and policymakers
• Healthcare workers involved in emergency preparedness and response
• Government officials responsible for health security
• International health organization representatives
• Researchers and academics in public health, global health, and security fields

Program Cost
Participants can choose between two training options:

• 5-day program: €3700
• 10-day program: €6500

This program is available throughout the year and can be scheduled upon request. Please contact us to inquire about the next available dates.

Organizers
The Geneva Institute of Business Management organizes this course with its European partners.