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The US and international communities have provided support to myriad health crises.  These responses have included medical support in Banda Aceh, logistical augmentation in West Africa, investigation of the MERS outbreak, and post-earthquake work in Haiti. 

In a 4-7 page paper, describe the response framework for the issue and location identified in Module 1. Analysis should include examination of participating organizations, technologies employed, collaborations, and the expected degree of success. Offer recommendations on realistic enhancements or establishment of such capability.

Module 1 below

Module Overview:

This module introduces the concept of global health and provides students with the skills and resources necessary to identify stakeholders, describe relationships with each other and in regard to global health diplomacy, and defines issues in global health security.  Current and emerging challenges in global health security will also be addressed. See the narrated  introduction

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Learning Objectives:

1.1. Define and evaluate key issues in global health. 1.2. Identify, compare, and contrast stakeholders in global and international health. 1.3. Describe and evaluate the International Health Regulations. 1.4. Demonstrate the impact of global health issues on domestic and international security.

How to Proceed:

1. Review the required resources

2. Participate in Discussion 1.1

3. Participate in Discussion 1.2

4. Complete and submit Paper 1.1

5. Complete and submit Presentation 1.1

Required Resources:

· Aldis, W. (2008)  Health security as a public health concept: a critical analysis. Health Policy and Planning. 23(6): 369-375. doi: 10.1093/heapol/czn030.  Retrieved from http://heapol.oxfordjournals.org/content/23/6/369.full

· Brown, T.M., Cueto M, & Fee E. (2006, January).  The World Health Organization and the transition from "international" to "global" public health . American Journal of Public Health. 96 (1): 62–72. doi:10.2105/AJPH.2004.050831. PMC 1470434. PMID 16322464.  Retrieved from http://ajph.aphapublications.org/doi/pdf/10.2105/AJPH.2004.050831

· Frieden, T.R; Tappero, J.W; Dowell, Scott F, Hien, Nguyen T; Guillaume, F.D., et al. (Mar 1, 2014).   Safer countries through global health security , The Lancet 383.9919, pp.  764-766.  Retrieved from http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(14)60189-6/fulltext

· International Health Regulations  (IHR).  Retrieved from http://www.who.int/ihr/about/general_information/en/

· International Medical Volunteers Association (n.d.).   Major International Health Organizations .  Retrieved from http://www.imva.org/pages/orgfrm.htm

· NIH (2014).   Nongovernmental Organizations  (NGOs).  Retrieved from http://www.fic.nih.gov/Global/Pages/NGOs.aspx

Recommended Resources:

· de Waal, A.  (2014, November 11).   Militarizing Global Health .  Boston Review.  Retrieved from http://bostonreview.net/world/alex-de-waal-militarizing-global-health-ebola

· Improving global health, strengthening global security . Biosecurity and Bioterrorism, ISSN 1538-7135, 03/01/2011, Volume 9, Issue 1, pp. 73 - 78, PMID 21395430, DOI 10.1089/bsp.2011.0213

· Jayasinghe, S. (2007 November).   Faith‐based NGOs and healthcare in poor countries: a preliminary exploration of ethical issues .  Journal of Medical Ethics. 33(11): 623–626.  doi:  10.1136/jme.2006.018549

· UNHCR (2014).   On Faith-Based Organisations, Local Faith Communities, and Faith Leaders .  Geneva:  United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.  Retrieved from http://www.unhcr.org/539ef28b9.pdf

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