• Interactive Case: Flood in a Coastal Area

      After unprecedented rainfall devastates a coastal region, entire communities are submerged, critical infrastructure has failed, and thousands of people are displaced across overcrowded shelters and remote rural areas. Clean water is scarce, sanitation systems have collapsed, and the risk of disease outbreaks is rising quickly. As part of a Department of Health rapid assessment team, you are deployed to evaluate the situation on the ground and determine what matters most when resources are limited and needs are overwhelming.

      In this interactive case, you will navigate complex, real-world challenges faced in disaster settings, from identifying urgent public health threats to prioritizing interventions that can save lives. You will analyze evolving conditions, apply surveillance thinking, and make decisions that balance immediate response with longer-term population health needs. This experience is designed to mirror the uncertainty, urgency, and impact of working in disaster response.

      In this problem-based learning exercise, available in both English and Spanish, you will:

      • Identify and prioritize the most critical health risks and needs of populations affected by large-scale disasters
      • Apply core public health assessment and surveillance principles in complex, resource-constrained environments
      • Determine and justify high-impact intervention strategies to reduce morbidity and mortality in displaced populations

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