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.
Extraordinary Journeys: Stories of Refugees Fleeing Conflict and Shaping Global Health
PUBLIC-FACING WEBINARS AND SYMPOSIUMS
A special storytelling event spotlighting the experiences of refugees working in public health.
This special live storytelling event spotlights the remarkable experiences of refugees in the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health community.
Graduates from Afghanistan, Myanmar, South Sudan, Sudan, and Syria will share firsthand accounts of living and working amid humanitarian crises, fleeing conflict, and shaping impactful roles in public health.
All are welcome for this evening of inspiring stories hosted by the Center for Humanitarian Health and Global Health NOW at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in Washington D.C.
News and Noteworthy
In the Line of Fire: Protecting Health in Armed Conflict
This report seeks to address how do we reset the balance and reaffirm the way forward to uphold the fundamental tenets of IHL, press for greater action to end impunity, and foster greater political support to create structures that will ensure the protection of health systems and civilians during war.
The Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus (HDPN) and Applications To Family Planning, Reproductive Health, and Maternal Newborn and Child Health Interventions (FP/RH/MNCH) In Fragile Settings
This report examines the humanitarian-development nexus and its application to health interventions in Mali, specifically family planning, reproductive health, and maternal, newborn, and child health (FP/RH/MNCH).
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.
Subscribe to the Center Newsletter
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.
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
