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COVID-19: Science in 5

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Podcast / Communication
Activity Description

In this video and audio series WHO experts explain the science related to COVID-19. 

Strengthening population health surveillance: a tool for selecting indicators to signal and monitor the wider effects of the COVID-19 pandemic

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Seminar/Webinar
Activity Description

During this session, WHO/Europe will present the publication “Strengthening population health surveillance: a tool for selecting indicators to signal and monitor the wider effects of the COVID-19 pandemic” as part of the Seminar/Webinar series “Better Data for Better Health.”

COVID-19, remote consultations and the future of doctor-patient interaction

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Seminar/Webinar
Activity Description

The COVID-19 pandemic saw a rapid rise in the use of remote consultations by telephone and video link. Remote consultations have proved important as a way of supporting non-severe COVID-19 patients, reducing pressure on inpatient care, and maintaining access to routine services.

Topics
Health systems » Health resources and activities » Physical and technical resources » Medical technology ;
Health status » Morbidity/disability » Communicable diseases » Covid-19

COVID-19 Apps and the future of digital technologies

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Seminar/Webinar
Activity Description

Some countries in Europe introduced apps to support contract tracing, which is an essential tool in the prevention of COVID-19 transmission. These apps raised both technical and policy challenges. Technologically, it proved harder than expected to design apps for this purpose.

Topics
Health systems » Health resources and activities » Physical and technical resources » Medical technology

COVID-19 lockdowns and their broader impact: social costs and potential co-benefits

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Seminar/Webinar
Activity Description

Countries have introduced lockdowns to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic. The aim is to prevent transmission by limiting population movement and curtailing many social and economic activities.

Topics
Policy » Interventions » Physical distancing

COVID-19 and Health financing: Sustainability and crisis budgets during the pandemic

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Seminar/Webinar
Activity Description

This series draws on the COVID-19 Health System Response Monitor (HSRM) which collects and organizes up-to-date information on how countries are responding to the COVID-19 crisis across the whole European Region.

Post-Covid: the world we want to (re)-build - Fundraising Lecture Series

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Multi-day Course
Activity Description

This on-line developed with the support of Intoximeters Inc, Diageo and the Special Traffic Options Program for Driving While Impaired (STOP DWI) of the State of New York, Erie County aims to provide recommendations for proper use and maintenance of breath alcohol testing instruments considering

Topics
Health status » Morbidity/disability » Communicable diseases » Covid-19 ;
Determinants of health » Individual characteristics and behaviours » Behaviours » Alcohol consumption ;
Health systems » Health system performance » Quality » Patient safety

Keeping Peace, Building Trust: Leading peace operations in the post-COVID world

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Conference
Activity Description

This conference is focused on: Highlight the importance of expert mission leadership for the effectiveness of and trust in peace operations; Showcase new innovative and inclusive approaches to leadership training, including COVID-19 adaptations; Bring together key peacekeeping actors for pooling

Topics
Unclassified

A Workshop on the Future of Diplomacy After COVID-19

Type of settings
On-line
Category of capacity building activity
Workshop
Activity Description

The workshop will be based on the book written by Hana Alhashimi, Andres Fiallo, Toni-Shae Freckleton, Mona Ali Khalil, Vahd Mulachela, and Jonathan Viera, a team of authors who have worked directly in International Public Policy and the establishment of global agendas at the United Nations, this