Center for Humanitarian Health
To pursue new knowledge and disseminate this learning to save lives and reduce human suffering and other consequences of humanitarian emergencies and disasters.
WELCOME TO THE CENTER FOR HUMANITARIAN HEALTH
The Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health (CHH) is a collaborative academic program of the Bloomberg School of Public Health (BSPH), the School of Medicine, and the School of Nursing. It is hosted by the Department of International Health at BSPH and draws upon a variety of disciplines, including epidemiology, demography, emergency and disaster medicine, health systems management, nutrition/food security, environmental engineering, mental health, political science, and human rights. The Center collaborates with a variety of organizations including national and international non-governmental organizations, multilateral and UN organizations, and Governmental agencies, as well as other research institutions on field-based research and humanitarian projects.
CHH is a WHO collaborating center, and partner in the Health, Nutrition, and WASH clusters.
WHAT WE DO
Research
Undertake innovative research in humanitarian health science to discover and apply evidence-based strategies for prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and reintegration.
Empower
Empower individuals, communities, organizations and Governments to practically apply skills and expertise gained through research and education.
Educate and Train
Educate and train individuals, governments and organizations on the latest theories and best practice approaches of humanitarian health science to allow for their evidence-based and practical application.
Support Our Work
Join us in our endeavor to save lives and improve the quality of life among persons affected by humanitarian emergencies and disasters.
In the News
Our faculty regularly share their opinions and expertise in the media.
News and Noteworthy
Clinical management and infection prevention and control for mpox: living guideline, May 2025
This document is for public health and healthcare professionals—including clinicians, IPC practitioners, and health workers—across settings such as primary care, emergency departments, sexual health, maternity, pediatrics, and acute care facilities managing suspected or confirmed mpox cases.
Epidemic of violence: Violence against health care in conflict 2024
The SHCC’s new report – Epidemic of Violence – reveals that there were more than 3,600 reported incidents of violence against or obstruction of health care in conflict in 2024, a 15% rise compared with the previous year and a 62% rise from 2022.
E-Learning Course: Infant and Young Child Feeding in Emergencies during Infectious Disease Outbreaks
Check out our FREE eLearning course on Infant & Young Child Feeding in Emergencies during Infectious Disease Outbreaks! Developed by the READY initiative and the Infant Feeding in Emergencies (IFE) Core Group.
Outbreak READY! Digital Readiness and Response Simulations
READY brings the complex nature of a humanitarian outbreak response to life by utilizing a computer-based serious game that allows participants to test and refine their outbreak readiness skills and knowledge.
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Stay up-to-date on the latest in humanitarian health updates from the Center for Humanitarian Health
Resources and Information on Humanitarian Health
Tap into our library of resources and information on humanitarian health, including research publications and tools.
March 5, 2025
In this special event, storytellers from Afghanistan, Myanmar, South Sudan, Sudan, and Syria share firsthand accounts of living and working amid humanitarian crises, fleeing conflict, and shaping impactful roles in public health.
The Stoop Storytelling Series: In Search of Safety: Stories about migration, displacement, and advocating for refugees and asylum seekers
At a moment when the numbers of people fleeing their countries are at the highest level ever recorded, The Stoop partnered with Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health/Bloomberg School of Public Health and the Enoch Pratt Free Library for this special evening of stories from refugees, asylees, and the people who work to support them.
Where We Work
