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This introductory level online course aims to equip frontline responders with introductory level knowledge to manage the Zika virus in case of an outbreak. By the end of this course participants sh...

  • Self-paced
  • Current outbreaks, Zika
  • Confirmation of Participation
  • en

Meningitis is an inflammation of the meninges, the lining surrounding the brain and the spinal cord. Public health concerns mainly focus on the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis, as it can cause larg...

  • Self-paced
  • Current outbreaks, Meningitis
  • Confirmation of Participation
  • en
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Mpox is an emerging infectious disease caused by a virus transmitted to humans from infected animals, most commonly rodents. It can be spread to other people but person-to-person transmission alone...

  • Self-paced
  • Current outbreaks, Mpox
  • Record of Achievement
  • en

This introductory level course provides a general overview of cholera including prevention and control principles. In addition, the course participants will learn about the Global Task Force for Ch...

  • Self-paced
  • Current outbreaks, Cholera
  • Confirmation of Participation
  • en
OpenWHO

This course introduces Nipah virus disease and outlines the signs, symptoms, diagnosis, transmission routes and epidemiology of the disease. It also discusses prevention and control strategies.

Ph...

  • Self-paced
  • Current outbreaks, Normative
  • Confirmation of Participation
  • en

This course outlines the objectives of a cholera outbreak response, how to detect and confirm cholera outbreaks and how to effectively organize the response including describing control measures. ...

  • Self-paced
  • Current outbreaks, Cholera
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

Mpox is an infectious disease which in 2022-2023 caused a global outbreak in over 110 countries, most of which had no previous history of the disease. This course provides a brief overview of mpox,...

  • Self-paced
  • Current outbreaks, Mpox
  • Record of Achievement
  • en

Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. An estimated 100-400 million infections occur each year. This course pr...

  • Self-paced
  • Current outbreaks, Dengue
  • Record of Achievement
  • en

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Various mental health conditions are reported among people suffering from TB. These negatively affect people’s health-related quality of life and may increase the chances of negative treatment outc...

  • Self-paced
  • Tuberculosis
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

The WHO Cervical Cancer Prevention and Control Costing (C4P) tool has been developed specifically to assist low- and middle-income countries in planning and costing cervical cancer control strategi...

  • Self-paced
  • HPV
  • Confirmation of Participation
  • en
OpenWHO

This training serves as an introductory training for urban leaders, planners, and practitioners, aiming to (1) Increase awareness and understanding for managing complex urban disaster risks and enh...

  • Self-paced
  • Not disease specific
  • Record of Achievement
  • en

Dengue is a viral infection caused by the dengue virus (DENV), transmitted to humans through the bite of infected mosquitoes. An estimated 100-400 million infections occur each year. This course pr...

  • Self-paced
  • Current outbreaks, Dengue
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

This online course introduces the concepts of the coordinated response to manage zoonotic disease outbreaks between sectors for animal health, public health and the environment as well as other rel...

  • Self-paced
  • Tripartite Zoonoses
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

In this course, you will learn about the integrated approach to the management of non-communicable diseases (NCD) in primary health care. NCDs including heart disease, diabetes mellitus (DM), and c...

  • Self-paced
  • NCD
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

This course aims to provide information and guidance on screening, detection, diagnosis, and management of cardiovascular diseases, type 2 diabetes, chronic respiratory diseases (asthma and chronic...

  • Self-paced
  • NCD
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

Diabetic foot problems are amongst the most common, costly and severe complications of diabetes. Diabetic patients are at a high risk for lower limb amputations resulting in higher health care cost...

  • Self-paced
  • NCD
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

This course aims to provide information on the basic understanding of palliative care and the elements of service program for delivering palliative care. The course contents will also include the c...

  • Self-paced
  • NCD
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) is a valuable technology used to characterise and track infectious disease agents. Laboratory workers require highly specific knowledge and skills to conduct NGS. T...

  • Self-paced
  • COVID-19, Influenza
  • Record of Achievement
  • en

The Sustainable Development Goals highlight the importance of good governance for realizing development goals, including universal health coverage. Governance concerns include the effective prevent...

  • Self-paced
  • Not disease specific
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

This e-Learning course presents the updated version of the Global Nutrition Targets Tracking Tool, an interactive tool that aims to help countries set their national targets and monitor progress to...

  • Self-paced
  • Not disease specific
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

Water safety planning is a comprehensive risk assessment and risk management approach that encompasses all steps in a drinking-water supply chain, from catchment to consumer. Water safety planning ...

  • Self-paced
  • Not disease specific
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

Neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) can cause significant disabilities and even death. These diseases affect more than 1.6 billion people worldwide, primarily among the most vulnerable communities. ...

  • Self-paced
  • Not disease specific
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

In 2017, the WHO added chromoblastomycosis (also called chromomycosis) to the list of neglected tropical diseases. Chromoblastomycosis is a chronic, progressive fungal infection of the skin and sub...

  • Self-paced
  • NTD
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

Em 2017, a OMS adicionou a cromoblastomicose (também chamada de cromomicose) à lista de doenças tropicais negligenciadas. A cromoblastomicose é uma infecção fúngica crônica e progressiva da pele e ...

  • Self-paced
  • NTD
  • Record of Achievement
  • pt

Medical equipment powered by mains sources must be evaluated regarding electrical safety parameters to protect patients and healthcare providers. This course provides methods for evaluating electri...

  • Self-paced
  • Not disease specific
  • Confirmation of Participation
  • en
OpenWHO

All health workers would benefit from gaining knowledge and skills to protect individuals and communities from air pollution exposure. This course examines the main health impacts of air pollution ...

  • Self-paced
  • Not disease specific
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

The practice of infodemic management involves systematic use risk- and evidence-based analysis and approaches to promote a healthier information environment and resilience against infodemic impacts...

  • Self-paced
  • Not disease specific
  • Record of Achievement
  • en
OpenWHO

Pratiquer la gestion infodémie implique d'utiliser systématiquement des analyses et des approches basées sur les risques et les preuves pour promouvoir un environnement infodémique plus sain et la ...

  • Self-paced
  • Not disease specific
  • Record of Achievement
  • fr
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OpenWHO courses are organized by channels addressing more than 20 public health themes – from antimicrobial resistance, to infection prevention and control, to health emergency response.

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Learn in your preferred language

We know it's easier to learn in your native language. That's why OpenWHO offers online courses from WHO experts in more than 60 national and local languages, with more to come.

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Respond to national health threats

Our Serving Countries portal provides easy access to courses in countries' official languages to support their response to health emergencies.Each country channel is produced in collaboration with a WHO Country Office, with more countries added each year.

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International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction

On 13 October, we celebrate the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. This day celebrates how communities are reducing their exposure to disasters and raising awareness about the importanc...

10 October Celebrating World Mental Health Day

10 October Celebrating World Mental Health Day

Mental health and psychosocial support in emergencies is a priority and integral component of every humanitarian response.

Humanitarian emergencies exacerbate the risk of mental health conditions ...

Celebrating International Translation Day

Celebrating International Translation Day

OpenWHO offers courses in 71 national and local languages to make learning accessible to communities across the globe. You can browse them here.

On 30 September we celebrate the translators across...