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Summary

In this module, you will focus on the health and wellbeing of those affected by humanitarian emergencies, including the range of factors that contribute to health and wellbeing, and the evidence available on these issues. You will also explore the range of practical responses to improve outcomes in humanitarian emergencies.

You will discuss what the major health and other socioeconomic problems in humanitarian emergencies are, why they are challenges and what the most effective responses are. You will also explore the challenges of different models of service delivery in different situations (including protracted conflicts, refugee camps, and situations of internal displacement), how underlying resilience of both affected populations and health systems to humanitarian emergencies impacts on outcomes, as well as what new approaches are under consideration. You will also understand how all of these are mediated through the socio-political and economic contexts of humanitarian settings, as well as how they align with other key sectors, including water and sanitation, nutrition, and protection.Ìý

You will review successes and failures in a range of humanitarian responses, including health systems, early identification, early warning and responses to epidemics/pandemics in emergency situations, accountability and evaluation frameworks, as well as looking ahead to future challenges, and the potential of innovation and technology to address these.

The method of delivery

This module will primarily be delivered through scaffolded subject-specific lectures, with expert guest lecturers for particular themes. Students will be expected to apply the concepts taught in the lectures in the seminars to practice-based questions. Students will be expected to have undertaken the required reading and actively contribute to class discussions and work groups.