Lessons from ebola and implications for global health (CPD-LEED24JAN18)

AvailabilityCourse was cancelled
SubjectMiscellaneous
DescriptionThis course discusses the nature of international epidemics with a focus on Ebola. It highlights the mode of spread of the condition and how the last serious outbreak was managed and what the impact and risks are for the future for global health
Additional information

Please note that the time of this course has changed to 14.00 - 16.30.

VenueRoom TBC, Weetwood Hall Hotel, Leeds  View details
Date & timeWednesday 24 January 2018, 14:00 to 16:30
LecturerProfessor John Wright  View details
Target audience

Recommended to all

Course styleLecture
CategoryEvening lecture
CateringNo catering
Development outcomeC
CPD hours2:30
CostNo charge
Aims
  • Educate the dental team into the nature and management of Ebola.
  • Describe the role of the British team in managing this disease during the recent crisis in Africa
  • Understand the wider impact of global health and health inequalities
Objectives
  • To discuss the aetiology, diagnosis, prevention and management of Ebola
  • To demonstrate how this knowledge can be used for future epidemics
  • To discuss the lessons from this emergency and the wider implications on global health and health inequalities