The Mosul Trauma Response: A Case Study
The Battle of Mosul was one of the largest urban sieges since World War II. From October 2016 and July 2017, Iraqi and Kurdish forces fought to retake Iraq’s second largest city, which had fallen to ISIL in 2014. They were backed by U.S.-led coalition forces. More than 940,000 civilians fled during the siege, and thousands were injured as they sought safety.
Read morePSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID: The RAPID Model
PFA is a learned skill, and now health care professionals, educators, employee assistance professionals, first responders, and lay people can attend a 2-day training workshop to learn the Johns Hopkins RAPID model of psychological first aid.
Read moreCENTER LAUNCHES NEW FREE ONLINE COURSE
Center for Humanitarian Health at Johns Hopkins University launches a new online course designed to learn how public health concepts and skills can be applied to disasters. The Public Health in Humanitarian Crises course provides understanding of public health issues that affect populations troubled by disasters — both natural and from conflicts.
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Research
Undertake innovative research in humanitarian health science to discover and apply evidence-based strategies for prevention, preparedness, response, recovery and reintegration.
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.
Empower
Empower individuals, communities, organizations and Governments to practically apply skills and expertise gained through research and education.
News
Weekly News Feb 6 - Feb 12, 2017
Humanitarian Emergency Weekly News Militants Kill 6 Red Cross Workers in...
Read MoreWeekly News Feb 13 - Feb 19, 2017
Humanitarian Emergency Weekly News Storm Dineo kills at least seven people in...
Read MoreLocal Aid Groups Are Key To Disaster Relief. So Why Are They...
NPR Goats and soda Local Aid Groups Are Key To Disaster Relief. So Why Are They...
Read MoreHumanitarian Aid Is ‘Broken,’ Says Former U.N....
Center director Paul Spiegel talks with editor Malaka Gharib...
Read MoreCoping with the displaced millions
Bloomberg School researchers Paul Spiegel, Len Rubenstein, and Courtland...
Read MoreEvents
New Beginnings: Celebrating Syrian Refugee Resettlement
Enjoy authentic Syrian dishes catered by Aleppo Kitchen. Aleppo Kitchen...
Read MoreThe Syrian Conflict and its Effect on the Future of...
The Syrian Conflict and its Effect on the Future of Humanitarian Action...
Read MoreHumanitarian Health Seminar Series Session Two
LECTURE: Rethinking the Public Health Response to the Indirect Effects of War...
Read MoreHumanitarian Health Seminar Series Session One
LECTURE: The humanitarian system is not just broke, but broken: recommendations...
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