Global Health Responses in Emergencies and Humanitarian Crisis

Basic tools and knowledge for a response to humanitarian crises from a global health perspective, guided by medical ethics and the principles of neutrality and impartiality

Fechas

7 - 17 April 2026

Precio

570 Euros + University taxes

Dedicación

Full time

Horario

9:00-13:30*

Modalidad

Face-to-face*

Idioma

English

Créditos

3 ECTS (this course is in the process of accreditation through the University of Barcelona)

The majority of humanitarian crises imply large-scale health crises. Medical emergency aid is needed to assist people affected by armed conflict, epidemics, natural disasters and those excluded from healthcare. Good knowledge of essential preventive measures, such as the provision of safe water, adequate sanitation, early vaccination along with other preventive strategies, as well as the provision of the most basic (emergency) medical care, are of crucial importance.

In this course, we will introduce participants to the main components required to respond to humanitarian emergencies while addressing challenges and dilemmas. How major humanitarian organizations achieve positive results reducing mortality, morbidity and suffering of populations in precarious situations.

This course is accredited by the University of Barcelona and tropEd - Network for Education in International Health.

Requirements

• Candidates should have demonstrated interest in global health and/or interventions in humanitarian crises.
• Students should have an advanced level of English, which is the language of instruction for this course.

Coordinators

Núria Salse Ubach, La Cooperativa Humanitaria

Assessment

Students will be assessed based on:

• Individual class participation
• Final Exam
• Group work oral presentation 

Application

Interested candidates must complete this form. 

In collaboration with:

*The time and format of sessions are subject to change.

Programme*

The programme of studies for this course includes:

• Introduction to Humanitarian Aid 
• Project cycle and needs assessment in Humanitarian Aid 
• Epidemiological indicators and alert detection 
• Outbreak investigation
• WASH response in Humanitarian settings 
• Logistics in Humanitarian responses 
• Response to Natural Disasters 
• Humanitarian response in conflict settings
• Humanitarian challenges and dilemmas 
• Mass casualty Plan  
• Response to a Complex Emergency 
• Initial Humanitarian Response to Displaced Populations 

*Subject to change