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UGBS Executive programma's Online course Health Protection, Humanitarian Settings and International Law

Why choose this executive programme?

Health Protection
Health Protection

This online executive programme offers a rigorous and innovative opportunity for professionals to gain specialist knowledge on global health in humanitarian settings, particularly reflecting on the role of international law as part of a variety of disciplines necessary for a holistic comprehension of health services access in emergency settings. Both a theoretical and practical perspective will be provided, benefiting all stakeholders.

Learning Objectives:

Upon finishing the programme, you will be able to:

  • Identify international law, including relevant treaties and customary law, related to international health law
  • Recognize international law related to the provision of health services in humanitarian settings, including in armed conflict and disaster situations
  • Explain policy approaches related to health services access in post-emergency and in longer-term development settings;
  • Examine the current context and challenges that health workers and medical institutions face in humanitarian settings;
  • Understand the legal protection afforded to wounded and sick persons, and to healthcare providers in armed conflict situations;
  • Apply new understandings of health protection and promotion in crisis settings, including armed conflict and disaster situations.
  • Apply new understandings of health protection and promotion in crisis settings, including armed conflict and disaster situations.
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