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Tommy Lam (HKU), Maria Huachen Zhu (HKU), Gabriel M. Leung, Kwok-Yung Yuen, Joseph Wu, Mark Jit, Guan Yi, Malik Peiris, Benjamin Cowling, Marc Lipsitch, Thomas Abraham, Tommy Lam, and Maria Huachen Zhu

Despite all the remarkable technological breakthroughs that we have made over the past few decades, the threat from infectious diseases has significantly accelerated. In this online course, we will learn why this is the case by looking at the fundamental scientific principles underlying epidemics/pandemics and the global/public health actions behind their prevention and control in the 21st century. Explore the science, prevention and control of epidemics in this program. In addition to lectures by leading scientists in this field from HKU, this program will feature panel discussions on Ebola and Zika Outbreak, Anti-vaccination and more, with world leading experts in epidemics.

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Despite all the remarkable technological breakthroughs that we have made over the past few decades, the threat from infectious diseases has significantly accelerated. In this online course, we will learn why this is the case by looking at the fundamental scientific principles underlying epidemics/pandemics and the global/public health actions behind their prevention and control in the 21st century. Explore the science, prevention and control of epidemics in this program. In addition to lectures by leading scientists in this field from HKU, this program will feature panel discussions on Ebola and Zika Outbreak, Anti-vaccination and more, with world leading experts in epidemics.

“If history is our guide, we can assume that the battle between the intellect and will of the human species and the extraordinary adaptability of microbes will be never-ending.” (1)

This program covers the following topics:

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(1) Fauci AS, Touchette NA, Folkers GK. Emerging Infectious Diseases: a 10-Year Perspective from the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. Emerg Infect Dis 2005 Apr; 11(4):519-25.

What you'll learn

  • Demonstrate knowledge of the origins, spread and control of infectious disease epidemics.
  • Demonstrate understanding of the importance of effective communication about epidemics.
  • Demonstrate understanding of key contemporary issues relating to epidemics from a global perspective.

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Four courses

Epidemics I

(12 hours)
Despite remarkable technological breakthroughs, the threat from infectious diseases has significantly accelerated. This course examines the fundamental scientific principles underlying epidemics and the public health actions behind their prevention and control in the 21st century.

Epidemics II

(7 hours)
With supplementary module on COVID-19. Despite technological breakthroughs, infectious disease threats have increased. This course examines the scientific principles underlying epidemics and public health actions for prevention and control in the 21st century.

Epidemics III

(12 hours)
Despite technological breakthroughs, infectious diseases remain a significant threat. This course explores the scientific principles underlying epidemics and public health actions for prevention and control in the 21st century. Topics include disease surveillance, non-pharmaceutical interventions, vaccination, and the WHO's response to the Ebola outbreak.

Epidemics IV

(7 hours)
Despite technological breakthroughs, the threat from infectious diseases has increased. This course examines the scientific principles underlying epidemics and public health actions for prevention and control in the 21st century.

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