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The online course “Emerging respiratory viruses, including nCoV: methods for detection, prevention, response, and control” is now available on OpenWHO. You can access the course through the following link: Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness, ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). A novel coronavirus (CoV) was identified in 2019 in Wuhan, China. This is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. This course provides a general introduction to nCoV and emerging respiratory viruses and is intended for public health professionals, incident managers and personnel working for the United Nations, international organizations and NGOs. By the end of this course, participants should be able to: Understand the fundamental principles of emerging respiratory viruses and how to effectively respond to an outbreak. There are two modules, as follows: Module A: Introduction to Emerging respiratory viruses, including nCoV Module B: Detecting Emerging respiratory viruses, including nCoV: Surveillance and Laboratory investigation The course will take approximately 1 hour to finish.

Moderator: Keith Martin, MD, PC Executive Director, CUGH One Health integrates a broad range of biomedical and non-biomedical disciplines to improve the health of people, animals, and our environment. It reflects the indivisibility between ourselves and the natural world. It is a powerful platform that can improve health outcomes and address the social determinants of health. This webinar brings together three leaders in this field who will share important insights into how the One Health approach can impact some of the greatest challenges affecting us and our natural world, including: infectious diseases, pollution, climate change, biodiversity losses, food insecurity, poverty, inequality, habitat destruction, and more. Register here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/6066340306357850381

The program includes three tracks specializing in 1) One Health and General Public Health; 2) Health Economics; and 3) Reproductive Health, with limited scholarships and financial supports for candidates pursuing research publications. The lectures of this program are Hanoi Medical University staff and Experts from different universities and International organizations over the world. The IPMPH’s lecturers have been trained in prestigious universities in the United States of America, Australia, the Netherlands, Sweden, Denmark and other developed countries, possessing deep knowledge and understanding of public health and preventive medicine research and practice in the global arena. The International lectures are from Universities and Institutes of United State of America, Australia, Sweden, Denmark and other countries. Experts from international agencies and NGOs will be invited for some certain sessions. The full-time International Master of Public Health program at Hanoi Medical University is designed to train a new generation of competent public health researchers and practitioners. The specialized tracks are combined inter-disciplines to establish advantageous conditions for professional developments in both national and global environments. Completing in one year, you will earn a Master degree in Public Health, awarded by Hanoi Medical University, as well as learn and flourish in a multicultural environment. In the program, students will take eight (08) compulsory courses and four (04) elective courses, and will complete a final thesis to fulfill graduation requirements. In the final thesis, students will be able to pursue their own public health interests, and to investigate a question or problem of their choice. The total number of prospective students of this intake is anticipated to be about 30. Training duration: 12 months (Oct 2020 to Oct 2021) Tuition fee: 3,500 USD (around 77.000.000 VND, applied currency exchange rate at the time of paying) Eligibility and Admission Criteria Applicants from any country are eligible for the program and should have the following prerequisites: A Bachelor’s Degree. At least 1 year of work experience in one of the following fields - medicine, public health, veterinary medicine, economic, environmental sciences or related disciplines. This prerequisite may be waived by the course organisers if applicants achieved a high ranking in one of these related batchelor degrees. Proof of English proficiency: TOEFL IBT scores of 70 or more; TOEFL PBT scores of 500 or more, or IELTS scores of 5.5 or more. (Native English speakers do not need this proficiency certificate). Application for admission Applicants must submit: A completed application form; A letter from the current or most recent employer to certify work experience (at least one year in the areas stated above) or a request to waive this prerequisite; A cover letter outlining the reasons they want to enroll in the course; An up-to-date curriculum vitae: Including general information, training process, work experiences, publications, and other skills related to public health…; Notarized copies of Bachelor’s degrees; Health certificate (To make sure that you can study in our university); Official proof of English proficiency as stated above; 2 current photos (3x4 cm) (have been taken within 3 months). Write your name and date of birth behind your photos; Copy of ID card/passport. (International applicants may submit the application by email: sdhyhdp@hmu.edu.vn). Applications will be reviewed by the admissions council and only those shortlisted will be invited for interviews. Course enrollment fee: 20 USD (Applicants may pay cash or make a wire transfer at the time of submitting their application. International applicants will be given details for transfer after submitting the applications). This fee is non-refundable and does not guarantee admission. Important dates Deadline for application : 31 May 2020 Notification of interview : June 2020 Interview appointments : July 2020 (Online interview for international students) Deadline for confirmation of acceptance by candidate: July 2020 Contact Information For more information on the International Master of Public Health at Hanoi Medical University, please contact: Coordination Office for the International Master of Public Health Programme Institute of Preventive Medicine and Public Health - Hanoi Medical University Address : 01 Ton That Tung, Dong Da, Hanoi, Vietnam Phone : +84 24 38525112 Email (main) : sdhyhdp@hmu.edu.vn Email (cc to) : phuonglh@hmu.edu.vn More information: http://ipmph.edu.vn/dao-tao-sau-dai-hoc/thong-bao-tuyen-sinh-lop-thac-si-y-te-cong-cong-chuong-trinh-quoc-te-nam-2020-94/ngon-ngu-tieng-anh.html

SUBMISSION PERIOD NOW OPEN!! HRH2030 Health Workforce Resilience Prize The submission period will close on April 3, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern (Washington, DC) time. Disease outbreaks, natural disasters, and political instability are episodic, complex problems that can impact a health system. Other challenges are chronic issues, such as recurring supply stock outs, lack of electricity or water, difficult geographies, and poorly staffed facilities. Health workers—the backbone of the health system—often show remarkable ingenuity and innovation when dealing with these issues so that they can provide the health services their communities need. Recognizing this health worker adaptability and resourcefulness, the USAID - US Agency for International Development HRH2030 project is launching a Health Workforce Resilience Prize in 2020 to identify successful solutions that underscore the resilience of the human resources for health workforce! Visit the web page for the prize to learn more. : https://hrh2030program.org/health-workforce-resilience-prize/fbclid=IwAR16BJuHn93nCpHA7EfpwftJ8KWluneEQCwps2zREfWfpoGN8rya4VVUip8 Or contact directly at prize@hrh2030program.org. They will respond to all prize-related inquires through March 2, 2020. All questions and answers will be posted to our web page by March 6, 2020.

Prof. Le Thi Huong, Dean of Institute of Preventive Medicine and Public Health at Hanoi Medical and Chairperson of SEAOHUN Executive Board, her team, and international collaborators from the SEA region, US and UK won the VINGROUP Innovation Fund to fight against Covid-19. The group proposed to develop a “National Early Warning System on global Covid-19 epidemics for risks assessing and emergency response planning (EpiNEWS)” for Vietnam. The project will apply machine learning techniques on datasets of cases reporting and surveillance systems to understand the patterns of transmissions, at-risk groups of individuals and locations, changes and spreads of current epidemics and its predictions over time. Secondly, it will develop a big data on epidemic vulnerabilities at the provincial level of Vietnam to timely quantify the risk, inform the selection of control measures and assess the effectiveness of responses. In addition, the project will set up the mechanisms of global and regional researchers in infectious diseases modelling to provide technical advices for Vietnam specifically. Finally, the project will create a web-based or app-based EpiNEWS to routinely provide updates on epidemics and advices for authorities and citizens in a timely manner. This project will inform the development of national and regional strategies for Covid-19 epidemic control and prevention. Approaches and models for this Covid-19 control and prevention can be applied to other epidemics that hold potentials in occurring in Vietnam in the future. Better strategic information will also help the governments, corporations, sectors and individuals to prevent health and socioeconomic damages due to insufficient responses to the epidemics.

An infectious disease threat anywhere can be a threat everywhere. Learn more about our recent commitment of $37 million to help countries combat the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This commitment supports global efforts and complements the work of our partner governments and donations by the American people and private sector. Read more: https://www.usaid.gov/news-information/press-releases/mar-2-2020-administrator-green-37-million-assistance-novel-coronavirus-covid-19

On 12 August 2020, to foster sharing of experiences and scientific knowledge, extend the impact of research to the community, and celebrate the 60111 anniversary of the Institute of Preventive Medicine and Public Health (IPMPH), Hanoi Medical University will be hosting the 2020 International Scientific Conference "Strengthening the Capacity for Disease Control in the Context of Globalization". Hanoi Medical University is Vietnam's oldest university and, for decades, has solidified its position as Vietnam's leading medical school with growing global impact. Since first established in 1960, IPMPH has greatly enhanced Hanoi Medical University's ability to generate new knowledge and produce new generations of preventive medicine practitioners and public health professionals. It is with great pleasure that Hanoi Medical University invite you to speak at this momentous conference and share your ideas, experiences, and vision. The conference will bring together international and national experts as well as policy makers, researchers and NGOs/community organizations and provide major opportunity for exchanges about challenges of responding to modem health issues such as HIV/ AIDS, noncommunicable diseases, and mental health, among others, in an increasingly globalized world. Considering your research interest and expertise, we hope to welcome you at Hanoi Medical University. Your voice would be a critical addition to the conference and help it to be a success. A tentative programme is below. Date: 12 August 2020. Venue: Hanoi Medical University Organizer: IPMPH Address: 1 Ton That Tung, Dong Da district, Hanoi, Vietnam 1. Main sessions: - One Health approach to prevention and treatment activities Challenges and opportunities for HIV prevention in the context of expanding treatment and prevention programs - Nutrition and Non-communicable diseases Challenges in mental health care in the era of globalization Sexual and Reproductive Health - Occupational stress - Health Technology Assessment for Medical Supplies -Circumstances and Challenges in Vietnam - Human resource development in Preventive Medicine and Public Health (Appendix l and 2 enclosed) Regarding the abstract(s) submission please pay attention to the important timeline herein after and the Appendix I enclosed: Deadline for registration and abstract submission: 01/04/2020 Notification for the accepted abstracts for the oral and poster presentation: 01-20/04/2020 Deadline for the scientific report: 20/05/2020 Notes: All presenters who have the abstract approved are encouraged to send full text of the scientific report for publishing in the Journal of Practical Medicine -the special issue for celebrating 60th year anniversary of the Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health. 2.Contact information: Department of Training, Scientific Research and Int' I Cooperation, Institute for Preventive Medicine and Public Health, Hanoi Medical University. Tran Tuyet Trinh, MBA Email: trantuyettrinh@hmu.edu.vn Email of conference: hnkh2020@gmail.com Download Announcement : Click! Cell phone: 0904177746

The #GHS 2019 conference and the current developments with COVID-19 are delighted to announce the next Global Health Security Conference taking place at the International Convention Centre, Sydney on the 22-25 June 2021. The Global health security Conference 2021 will promote a dynamic and contemporary program that will include a mixture of keynote panel presentations, dedicated sessions, and lively discussions and debate on the challenges that impact global health security. The 4-day conference will also include a series of workshops, side-events, and panels. Keep an eye on the website for more details. 👇👇 Check out the new GHS 2021 website www.ghsconf.com for further updates on registration and program launch.

One Health Outbreak Topics: Infectious Disease Community Surveillance ECHO session for SEAOHUN Thursday, 9 April at 8 a.m. (ICT) / 9 a.m. (MYT, PHT) With the support of USAID - US Agency for International Development, Africa One Health University Network AFROHUN, Southeast Asia One Health University Network SEAOHUN, and the OHW-NG consortium are pleased to host a ECHO biweekly sessions for AFROHUN & SEAOHUN members and stakeholders. The topic for this session is One Health Outbreak Topics: Infectious Disease Community Surveillance. The USAID One Health Workforce – Next Generation Project supports One Health university networks such as AFROHUN in Africa and SEAOHUN in Southeast Asia to address complex global issues. For SEAOHUN Registration and Connection Information, please click👇👇 https://echo.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_w_sDeg89S-6AqHh3ozO8_w Please be mindful of infection prevention and control, try to limit numbers of people joining this learning session from one gathering place and practice social distancing. WHO guidance on getting workplaces ready for COVID-2019 here https://bit.ly/39ABnBX Visit the website for free pre-registration and connection information at www.ohwng.org Questions? Contact: onehealthnextgen@ucdavis.edu

Topic: WHAT’S WORKING & WHAT’S NOT FOR COVID-19 RESPONSE STRATEGIES AROUND THE WORLD Date: Thursday, April 23 SE Asia: 8 am ICT, 9 am MYT, 9 am PHT The Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) is pleased to host another online 90-minute interactive ECHO webinar-style session for Network members and other interested stakeholders. This forum will allow for the most current information related to the COVID-19 pandemic to be shared and promote discussion will around current issues. The USAID One Health Workforce – Next Generation Project supports One Health university networks such as AFROHUN in Africa and SEAOHUN in Southeast Asia to address complex global issues. This meeting registration click here...... https://echo.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEld-qtrjgsG91S3xGXDohWII44tuPTNpNi Download or view the AGENDA Here! For more information please contact: ECHOonehealth@salud.unm.edu By participating in this video call you consent to be recorded and please try to limit numbers of people joining this learning session from one gathering place and practice social distancing.

One Health Social Sciences (OHSS) Webinar! " Wildlife trade: the social, cultural, and political stakes " Thu, Apr 30, 2020 10:00 PM - 11:30 PM ICT As the potential breeding ground for the current worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, #epidemiologists, public health officials, and wildlife conservationists have called for shutting down these markets. However, as a central means of sustenance for many communities around the world, the full impacts of closing the markets and necessary strategies to address them will be addressed. This webinar joins two experts in zoonotic epidemics in an interdisciplinary dialogue about the social, cultural, and political stakes of eliminating the #wildlife trade and, in particular, the role of “wet markets”. Prof. Laura H. Kahn Physician and research scholar with the Program on Science and Global Security at Princeton University, USA Prof. Christos Lynteris Medical anthropologist specialized in global health and zoonoses and senior lecturer at the University of Saint Andrews, Scotland. Free but you must Register to receive your unique login link: OHSS Webinar Registration: https://tinyurl.com/yx3esp3k

The Southeast Asia One Health University Network (SEAOHUN) is pleased to host a series of online 90 minute interactive ECHO webinar style sessions for Network members and other interested stakeholders. This forum will allow for the most current information related to the COVID-19 pandemic to be shared, and discussion will allow for questions and dialogue around current issues. The USAID One Health Workforce – Next Generation Project supports One Health university networks such as AFROHUN in Africa and SEAOHUN in Southeast Asia to equip professionals with transdisciplinary skills to address complex global issues. SESSION TOPIC: PERSPECTIVES ON GENDER AND PSYCHOSOCIAL ASPECTS OF COVID-19 This meeting uses Zoom. Connection information will be provided after filling out the registration form. By participating in this video call you consent to being recorded. Please register here: https://onehealth.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAvfuGuqTMsG9fmmphkIfm7jBhqsLzQzbPp US: 9 pm EDT | 7 pm MDT | 6 pm PDT | May 6 Southeast Asia: 8 am ICT | 9 am MYT | 9 am PHT | May 7 This is a series of meetings every other week on the following topics • May 7: “Perspectives on Gender and Psychosocial Aspects of COVID-19” • May 21: “Diagnostic Testing Approaches for COVID-19” • June 4: “Immunity Issues and Interventions for COVID-19” • June 18: “One Health Approaches addressing COVID-19 Origins and Spillover” For more information: onehealthnextgen@ucdavis.edu