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Introduces the provision of basic health requirements for refugees other displaced populations. This includes the health of persons displaced by conflict as well as natural and manmade disasters. Although its main concern is with the health needs of those displaced in low and middle income countries it also touches on issues of persons resettled to developed countries. The course addresses epidemiologic assessments, control of communicable and non-communicable diseases, nutrition, mental health needs, establishing and managing health services, reproductive health services, ethical decision making, application of International Humanitarian Law, and coordinating activities among agencies in international contexts