EPDC 604 DISEASE CONTROL
Credits:
2
This course introduces the student to the general concepts of communicable diseases prevention and control. It also seeks to acquaint the student with current issues in the prevention and control of various priority communicable diseases. Topics cover: Definitions of basic prevention and control terms such as control, elimination, eradication etc.. Reportable diseases. Quarantinable diseases. Factors influencing communicable diseases transmission process. Control of Oral-faecal transmitted diseases; Vector-borne diseases, Sexually transmitted diseases; Water related diseases; Contact diseases; Zoonotic diseases and Air borne diseases.