Sumários

Nutrition, Food Insecurity and Paediatrics in Humanitarian Aid

29 Setembro 2025, 16:00 Ana Teresa Saraiva Afonso


    • Famine and Nutrition in Emergencies:
      • IPC Acute Food Insecurity Classification
      • CMAM, IYCF, Micronutrient Interventions; Famine Thresholds & Response Triggers
      • Health Programs in Nutrition/Malnutrition contexts
    • Paediatric Key Concepts in Humanitarian Crises:
      • Growth Monitoring and Paediatric key principles in Humanitarian aid. 
      • Main activities in paediatric care
      • Brief Note son Mental Health impacts of malnutrition and paediatric ilnesses in HA

Epidemiology and Surveillance; Health Needs Assessment

29 Setembro 2025, 14:00 Ana Teresa Saraiva Afonso


Learning Objectives

  1. Epidemiology & Surveillance in Emergencies: Understand epidemiological principles in crises
  2. Role of Data, Surveys, and Health Information Systems
  3. Health Needs Assessment in Emergencies (with RCCE principles)–  analysis of the report from Myanmar PHNA

Introduction & Key Principles

22 Setembro 2025, 16:00 Ana Teresa Saraiva Afonso


  • Define the role of health in humanitarian crises.
  • Define the 10 priorities of Public Health in HA
  • Understand social determinants and vulnerable groups.
  • Identify key types of crises and health programs in Humanitarian Emergencies/Action
  • Moodle exercise about health determinants (watching video and comment) 

introduction and Presentation of the PHHA

22 Setembro 2025, 14:00 Ana Teresa Saraiva Afonso


    • Introduction to Module & Learning Outcomes; Evaluation
    • Students presentation (background and expectations) 

o   Health and Humanitarian Action: Why health matters in Humanitarian Crisis?