Health of Peace Operations Personnel

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About the Course: This course, developed in partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), is intended to provide essential information on the unique health challenges facing peace operations personnel who are not working as health-care personnel or in a public health capacity. Understanding the major health risks, preventative measures, and best practices for managing outbreaks, epidemics, and pandemics while deployed is necessary to protect mission staff and prevent the spread of disease among civilians. This course presents a compilation of materials from the WHO e‑learning platform, OpenWHO.org, on preventing infectious and communicable disease; managing outbreaks, pandemics, and epidemics; HIV/AIDS and sexually transmitted infections (STIs); mental health; and health during emergencies and disasters. Seven lessons.

Number of pages: 174 [English]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [12-05-2023]

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Sobre el curso: El presente curso, desarrollado en colaboración con la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), ha sido diseñado para brindar información esencial sobre los desafíos específicos en materia de salud que el personal de operaciones de paz que no pertenece al área de salud ni se desempeña en instalaciones de salud pública debe afrontar. Conocer los principales riesgos para la salud, las medidas preventivas y las mejores prácticas para el manejo de brotes, epidemias y pandemias durante el despliegue es necesario para proteger al personal que compone la misión y evitar la propagación de enfermedades entre los civiles. Este curso ofrece una compilación de material obtenido en la plataforma de aprendizaje en línea de la OMS, OpenWHO.org, sobre la prevención de infecciones y enfermedades transmisibles, el manejo de brotes, pandemias y epidemias, el VIH/SIDA y otras infecciones de transmisión sexual, salud mental y salud durante emergencias y desastres. Siete lecciones.

Number of pages: 186 [Spanish]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [20-12-2023]

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À propos de ce cours : Ce cours, développé en partenariat avec l’Organisation mondiale de la santé (OMS), vise à fournir des informations essentielles sur les défis sanitaires uniques auxquels est confronté le personnel des opérations de paix qui ne travaille pas en tant qu’agents de santé ou dans une capacité de santé publique. Il est nécessaire de comprendre les principaux risques sanitaires, les mesures préventives et les meilleures pratiques pour gérer les flambées, les épidémies et les pandémies lors d’un déploiement afin de protéger le personnel de la mission et empêcher la propagation de maladies parmi les civils. Ce cours présente une compilation de documents provenant de la plateforme d’apprentissage en ligne de l’OMS, OpenWHO.org, sur la prévention des maladies infectieuses et transmissibles, la gestion des flambées, des pandémies et des épidémies, le VIH/sida et les infections sexuellement transmissibles (IST), la santé mentale et la santé pendant les situations d’urgence et les catastrophes. Sept leçons.

Number of pages: 190 [French]

Publisher: Peace Operations Training Institute [19-10-2023]

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"Stressful but atlas I pas the course..... I acquired more knowledge to work in the field"

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Date Submitted: 08-01-2024

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Date Submitted: 19-12-2023

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Date Submitted: 01-12-2023

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"I want to express my sincere appreciation for the "Health of Peace Operation Personnel" course. The comprehensive content, expert instruction, and practical insights gained during the course have been invaluable in preparing me for future operations. The depth of knowledge provided has not only enhanced my understanding of health considerations in peace operations but has also equipped me with the necessary skills to navigate challenges effectively. I feel well-prepared and confident to apply this knowledge in real-world scenarios. Thank you for your commitment to delivering high-quality training that makes a tangible impact. I am grateful for the opportunity to have participated in this course and look forward to applying these learnings in my future endeavors. Best regards,"

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Date Submitted: 21-11-2023

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