OpenWHO Courses

Prevention, identification and management of infections in health workers in the context of COVID-19

Strategies for preventing, identifying, and managing COVID-19 infections in healthcare workers, including risk factors, safety measures, testing, and return-to-work protocols.

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Ebola: Clinical management of Ebola virus disease

Comprehensive training for clinicians on managing Ebola virus disease, covering screening, infection control, diagnostics, treatment center organization, patient care, and experimental therapies.

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Infodemic management 101

Aprenda a identificar, analizar y combatir la desinformación en salud pública. Desarrolle habilidades para verificar contenidos, diseñar intervenciones efectivas y empoderar comunidades contra la infodemia.

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Long-term care facilities in the context of COVID-19

Enhance infection prevention and control in long-term care facilities to mitigate COVID-19 impact. Learn key practices for resident care, facility management, and staff protection during the pandemic.

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Orientation to national deployment and vaccination planning for COVID-19 vaccines

Comprehensive guide for national and sub-national focal points on developing and implementing COVID-19 vaccine deployment plans, covering key aspects from regulatory preparedness to immunization monitoring.

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• Free Certificate

Flutool Plus - using the WHO Seasonal Influenza Immunisation Costing Tool

Aprenda a usar Flutool Plus, ferramenta da OMS para estimar custos de programas de vacinação contra influenza sazonal em países de baixa e média renda. Ideal para gestores nacionais de imunização.

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Clinical management of patients with COVID-19: Initial approach to the acutely ill patient

Learn to manage acutely ill COVID-19 patients with a systematic approach. Covers triage, resuscitation, ABCDE assessment, and handling breathing difficulties, shock, and altered mental status.

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COVID-19 infodemic management: risk communication and community engagement challenges

Practical guidance on managing COVID-19 infodemic through effective risk communication and community engagement strategies, with focus on sustaining behavior change and addressing diverse population needs.

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Meningitis: Introduction

Comprehensive introduction to meningitis, covering outbreak control components and response challenges. Ideal for incident managers and personnel in international organizations dealing with public health emergencies.

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IMS Tier 2: Working in WHO’s Incident Management System

Comprehensive training on WHO's Incident Management System for emergency response, covering key elements, functional areas, ethics, team dynamics, and deployment preparation.

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Simulation Exercise Management: Introduction

Learn to design and manage effective simulation exercises for emergency preparedness. Explore exercise types, project management, and WHO resources to enhance readiness for public health emergencies.

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Ebola: Knowledge resources for responders

Comprehensive resource on Ebola for decision-makers and responders, covering disease basics, protection measures, clinical management, and community engagement. Available in multiple languages.

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• Free Online Course

The Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC)

Comprehensive guide on implementing Public Health Emergency Operations Centres, covering key concepts, principles, and practical aspects of emergency management and coordination during health crises.

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Health and peace: Concepts and tools for frontline workers – a course by WHO/EMRO

Explore concepts and tools for promoting health and peace in fragile, conflict-affected areas. Learn conflict analysis, negotiation skills, and WHO's approach to peacebuilding through health initiatives.

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Seasonal influenza: Introduction

Introductory overview of seasonal influenza, covering symptoms, prevention, treatment, and global surveillance systems for public health professionals and outbreak responders.

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• Free Online Course