Table 1.
Sequence and content of Modules 1 and 2 of the One Health programme implemented in Kakuma.
| Module 1a Introduction to Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface | Module 2 Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface | |
|---|---|---|
| Learning objectives | To learn concepts and methods from epidemiology, veterinary sciences, animal biology and ecology, anthropology, citizen sciences etc., explore and learn about some of the major and current Global Health Challenges at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem Interface, discover key national and international players in One Health, get prepared to follow the full MOOC | To be able to critically discuss the interdependence of human-animal-ecosystem health from the local to the global level, to justify the added value of integrated approaches to health (e.g., One Health), apply transdisciplinary and system thinking, justifying the role of different disciplines, sectors, and institutions to tackle complex global health issues, apply scientific and evidence-based thinking, and generate innovative ideas using current and emerging methods and tools |
| Distance learning | ||
| Duration | 6 weeks | 8 weeks |
| Dates | 16 October - 24 November 2017 | 5 November - 28 December 2018 |
| Content | An adapted version of the MOOC: 11 video-lecturesb, readings (key definitions and concepts, short scientific articles, etc), online practice quiz | Full MOOC on Coursera: 53 video-lectures, readings (short scientific articles, reports, etc), online practice quiz |
| Learning materials | A USB stick with video-lectures, readings and a 60 page course guide with detailed instructions for each week Access to the InZone learning hub computers twice a week |
MOOC content online on Coursera and offline via a USB stick provided in advance Access to the InZone learning hub computers twice a week |
| Mentoring | Continuous interaction with a group of international and interdisciplinary students from the UNIGE's Master in Global Health (peer to peer learning approach) via WhatsApp | |
| Activities | - Discussion and debate on the topic of the week with MGH students via WhatsApp - Field work: meeting local health professionals, identifying local health threats, etc. |
- Work in interdisciplinary teams on projects aiming at designing a surveillance system for health risks at the human-animal-ecosystem interface in Kakuma refugee camp (Kenya) (project-based learning). Each team included students from Kakuma, MGH and University of Nairobic - Students collaborated through continuous online exchanges via WhatsApp - Teams competed for a potential opportunity to validate their project idea in Kakuma (travel grant for one MGH student) - Best project proposal selection by Institute of Global Health experts based on relevance, originality, and feasibility |
| Face-to-face learning in Kakuma | ||
| Duration | 5 days | 5 days |
| Date | 5–9 February 2018 | 18–22 February 2019 |
| Content | - On-site lecturing involving experts (IB, RRdC) - Interactive activities: discussions and group work on specific local health problems to further prepare students for a final exam. - Exam: an oral assessment of the knowledge on the content of the video-lectures and the presentation and assessment of the group work. |
- On-site lecturing involving experts (IB, RRdC) -Interactive activities: discussions on theory and practice with a focus on projects - Field work related to the selected project led by a MGH student - Exam: final MOOC quiz on Coursera, oral exam assessing knowledge and critical thinking, project presentation and assessment |
| Total Duration | 7 weeks | 9 weeks |
| UNIGE credits | 3 ECTS | 6 ECTS |
Abbreviations: MGH: UNIGE Master in Global Health, MOOC: MOOC “Global Health at the Human-Animal-Ecosystem interface”.
a
Module 1 was advertised in the camp in September 2017 by InZone management team via word of mouth and WhatsApp and students were selected based on a motivation letter and a short essay about animal species present in the camp and the advantages and risks they pose for humans.
b
Video-lectures selected from the full MOOC and discussing the role of One Health around emerging infections (e.g., Avian influenza, MERS), neglected tropical diseases (e.g., snakebite, zoonotic tuberculosis), biodiversity conservation, etc.
c
Students enrolled in a Master in veterinary epidemiology or public health, in a PhD or a research project.