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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5 Stars

"The course was very informative and relevant. It covered key areas like emergency response, psychological first aid, risk communication, and the role of health systems in conflict and pandemics. The content was clear, practical, and easy to follow. It really helped me understand how health, conflict, and crisis response connect. Highly recommend for anyone in health or humanitarian work."

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Date Submitted: 09-06-2025

4 Stars

"What I liked most about the Health of Peace Operations Personnel course was its comprehensive approach to the complex health challenges faced in conflict and emergency settings. The course effectively highlighted the interconnectedness of health, human rights, and peacebuilding, showing how health interventions can contribute positively to peace processes when implemented with conflict sensitivity. I appreciated the detailed coverage of infectious diseases commonly encountered in peace operations, such as HIV/AIDS, cholera, and rabies, and the practical guidance on prevention measures like oral cholera vaccines and intradermal rabies vaccination. This information is highly relevant for personnel deployed in the field, especially in regions like West Africa. The course also provided valuable insights into mental health and psychosocial support, especially the use of Psychological First Aid (PFA), which is a critical skill for frontline responders dealing with trauma and stress. Additionally, the emphasis on the protection of health-care systems and personnel in conflict zones was enlightening, as it underscored the risks they face and the importance of safeguarding their roles. Overall, the course was well-structured and informative, combining theoretical knowledge with practical considerations. If there is one area for enhancement, it would be to include more interactive elements such as real-world case studies or scenario-based exercises to deepen understanding and application."

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Date Submitted: 29-05-2025

5 Stars

"The "Health of Peace Operations Personnel" course offers a thorough and insightful overview of the complex health challenges faced by peacekeeping personnel in the field. It effectively combines theory with practical case studies, addressing both mental and physical health risks in high-stress environments. The course content is clear, relevant, and well-structured, and it highlights the importance of operational readiness, preventive measures, and long-term wellness strategies. I particularly appreciated the focus on psychosocial support and the integration of duty-of-care principles, which are often overlooked in field missions. As a student of International Relations and Diplomacy with aspirations of working in the UN system, this course has enhanced my understanding of the responsibilities we owe to peace operations staff and the importance of institutional support. I strongly recommend it to anyone interested in peacekeeping, humanitarian work, or global health within conflict zones."

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Date Submitted: 23-05-2025

5 Stars

"Covers every needed aspects that are useful and practicable in the UN Missions"

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Date Submitted: 20-05-2025

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"Very clear and concise"

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Date Submitted: 19-05-2025

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