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About the Course

Welcome ! Welcome to this on-demand MOOC “In the footsteps of Zika… approaching the unknown”. This MOOC has been produced by Université de Genève (www.unige.ch), Institut Pasteur (www.pasteur.fr), Université Paris Descartes (www.parisdescartes.fr) and Centre Virchow-Villermé (virchowvillerme.eu). With the help of the intervention of faculty members and international experts, we will explore together the recent Zika phenomenon, a previously rare benign virus that recently turned unexpectedly into the limelight when on the 1st of February 2016 it was declared by the WHO as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. As this outbreak is still ongoing and under close investigation, this MOOC has the opportunity to be an open learning experience that will follow the marked developments and new discoveries over time. This MOOC will bring you to the heart of the Zika outbreak and invite you to this adventure in uncharted territories. Moreover, we invite you to join the interactive dialogue among participants and facilitators through a community of practice, which promotes questions, critical thinking, participatory learning, as well as interrelated and ongoing collaborative information. Let us learn hand in hand all together to go further in finding clues and eventually solutions! Course description This interdisciplinary course is divided into 8 modules available in 4 languages (subtitles in English, French, Portuguese, Spanish). Each module is organized around a central topic that will help those who take the course to develop their skills and knowledge. Each module provides - interviews with specialists - quizes - recommended readings - online videos and web links. This MOOC will cover a range of topics, such as epidemiology, historical and geographical dispersion of the virus and its vectors through globalization and climate change, its modes of transmission, but also the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. The different types of preventive measures will be also covered. A special module will focus on possible neurological adverse effects such as the risk for birth defects (microcephaly) in pregnant women, while another one will examine the peripheral nerve paralysis called the Guillain-Barré syndrome. The fact that Zika presents a significant threat to political and economic stabilities and thus reinforces social inequity through South America will be addressed. The revolution in cultural, religious, and legal norms in front of the expansion of Zika will be also debated. Finally, the last two modules will state the role, recommendations and response measures of policy makers and public health organizations under the light of medias....

Top reviews

YL

Oct 29, 2016

very broad perspective, up to date information, useful links and videos and good lecturers in general. Thank you for the insights and knowledge.

MS

Oct 22, 2016

An informative course on the social and financial implications due to Zika as well as the factors leading to an epidemic of Zika virus,,

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By MITESH S

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Oct 22, 2016

An informative course on the social and financial implications due to Zika as well as the factors leading to an epidemic of Zika virus,,

By Susan B

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Jul 31, 2017

Appreciated the multidimensional view of Zika and all the factors of the disease transmission. Thank you!

By Ricardo d M V

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Dec 1, 2016

Trendy topic with talks from expertises in the field. Covered all areas of interest. Congrats!

By Tailene R d S

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May 29, 2018

The videos are very intesting, specially about the history of the disease and the epidemiological aspects of the infection. The questions in the quizz are not very good and should be reviewed. This is a very basic course, i would only recomend it to someone that wishes to know the basics.

By IRMA A R

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Oct 11, 2019

Hay información muy repetitiva

By Joshua S

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Apr 25, 2017

For those interested in taking exams, these questions were poorly worded and it was evident that the person writing the questions in English was not proficient in the English Language. The material was interesting and up to date, but much was lost in translation.