Explain global aspects of public health, including the migration of disease, various health interventions, and the array of international organizations that promote public health.

H630 – WK 12 Health Security and Diplomacy

Explain global aspects of public health, including the migration of disease, various health interventions, and the array of international organizations that promote public health.

Look through Listings of WHO’s response to COVID-19.

Explain why the WHO delayed the declaration of the novel coronavirus outbreak a PHEIC until January 30, 2020.

Provide evaluation of the WHO activities relevant to COVID-19.

Then, pick any country – a member- (like to compare USA and INDIA) and compare how its COVID-10 relevant activities are aligned with the WHO recommendation. Is the chosen country prosperous in Pandemic response locally? Why yes/not?

What is this country’s role in the Global response to the Pandemic? Is it enough to assure the Globe shortens the time to Pandemic resolution? Why yes/not?

Analyze the importance of security and diplomacy in the resolution of global public health challenges

Discuss political and legislative initiatives targeting the public health needs
Offer insight on the global community’s role in addressing current and future public health and disaster response and planning.

Are we ready to deal with a global COVID-19 pandemic? Rethinking countries’ capacity based on the Global Health Security Index (5 p.)