OpenWHO Courses

Influenza prevention and control

Comprehensive overview of influenza prevention and control tools, covering vaccines, diagnostics, and therapeutics for health workers and stakeholders involved in managing influenza outbreaks.

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Neglected tropical diseases in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic: impact and guidance

Explore the impact of COVID-19 on neglected tropical diseases, learn WHO's guidance for maintaining essential services, and discover strategies for safe resumption of NTD activities during the pandemic.

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Influenza sentinel surveillance training

Comprehensive training on influenza sentinel surveillance, covering virus characteristics, surveillance objectives, data collection methods, analysis techniques, and system organization for public health practitioners and laboratorians.

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Tobacco product regulation: Basic handbook

Comprehensive guide on tobacco product regulation, covering basics, international guidance, regulatory needs, implementation challenges, and testing for health authorities and regulators worldwide.

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SocialNet: Social and behavioural insights COVID-19 data collection tool

Introduces a data collection tool for capturing social and behavioral insights to inform COVID-19 response strategies. Learn to implement, analyze, and apply findings for effective interventions.

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Risk communication for influenza events (English/Français/Español)

Develop essential skills for effective risk communication during influenza events, focusing on core principles, community engagement, and preparation strategies for health emergencies.

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Discover your leadership moment

Strengthen your capacity to lead consequential change in challenging contexts like the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn Adaptive Leadership strategies to tackle complexity and uncertainty.

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Engaging the private sector to deliver COVID-19 tools and achieve Health for All

Empowering health ministries with skills and tools for effective private sector collaboration in COVID-19 response and achieving universal health coverage. Focuses on key concepts, governance behaviors, and practical strategies.

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MERS: methods for detection, prevention, response and control

Learn about MERS: its nature, detection, prevention, and control strategies. Gain essential knowledge for incident managers and personnel working in international health organizations.

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Key considerations for SARS-CoV-2 antigen RDT implementation

Learn key considerations for implementing SARS-CoV-2 antigen rapid diagnostic tests, including planning, execution, and follow-up, to maximize public health impact and testing effectiveness.

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SocialNet: Empowering communities before, during, and after an infectious disease outbreak

Explore community engagement, data analysis, intervention design, risk communication, and interpersonal skills for effective infectious disease outbreak response and preparedness.

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WHO EMRO/UNSSC Leadership Programme on Epidemic and Pandemic Preparedness and Response - COVID-19 Pandemic Cohort

Enhance leadership skills for epidemic and pandemic response, focusing on crisis management, team morale, strategic thinking, and effective communication during health emergencies.

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Seasonal influenza: Clinical management of seasonal influenza

Comprehensive guide for frontline health workers on managing seasonal influenza, covering epidemiology, clinical characteristics, and step-by-step approach to patient care across various healthcare settings.

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Zika: Introduction

Equips frontline responders with knowledge to manage Zika virus outbreaks, covering disease transmission, prevention, and control challenges. Focuses on practical skills for immediate application in the field.

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2019新冠病毒 (COVID-19病毒) 的感染防控(IPC)

介绍医疗机构应对COVID-19的感染防控措施，包括整备、识别病例和限制传播。针对医护人员和公共卫生专业人士，提供实用知识和WHO建议。

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