In collaboration with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Barcelona Centre for International Health Research (CRESIB). Accredited by the tropEd Network for Education in International Health.

This five-day course, directed at professionals and students in medicine and other health sciences, focuses on the key elements of the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of arboviral diseases, including: phylogenic classification, distribution and transmission dynamics of the leading causes of arboviral diseases, methods for accurate diagnosis of arboviral diseases, principles of clinical management of arboviral diseases and prevention of arboviral diseases, including the role of vector control and the use of human vaccines. 

Coordinator: Edward B. Hayes

Download the application form (Word)
Download the programme brochure

Learning Objectives

On completion of the module students should be able to:

• Describe key elements of the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of arboviral diseases including the following:
  • The phylogenetic classification of arboviruses
  • Distribution and transmission dynamics of the leading causes of arboviral disease
  • Methods for accurate diagnosis of arboviral diseases
  • Principles of clinical management of arboviral disease
  • Prevention of arboviral diseases, including the role of vector control and the use of human vaccines
• Design surveillance systems for arboviral diseases
• Implement programs for prevention and control of arboviral diseases.

• Current enrollment in a health-related Masters or doctoral program OR national licensure in the practice of medicine, nursing, or clinical laboratory diagnostics OR professional experience in laboratory diagnostics, disease prevention, or epidemiology. 
• A solid prior understanding of principles of biology, determinants of human health, and pathophysiology of diseases in humans. 
• English proficiency.