Explore the science, prevention and control of epidemics. (1) Fauci AS, Touchette NA, Folkers GK. Emerg Infect Dis 2005 Apr; 11(4):519-25.
“If history is our guide, we can assume that the battle between the intellect and will of the human species and the extraordinary adaptability of microbes will be never-ending”
- Anthony Fauci et al, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, 2005
Despite all the remarkable technological breakthroughs that we have made over the past few decades, the threat from infectious d
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Why are we constantly living under the threat of infectious disease epidemics? In addition to our new panel discussions with world-leading experts, we will explore how big data and AI could help to combat epidemics. Starting on November 28, you can learn at your own pace and get the credential quickly. Enroll now (https://hku.to/epidemics-i) and see you soon!
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Despite all the remarkable technological breakthroughs that we have made over the past few decades, the threat from infectious diseases has significantly accelerated.
What are the fundamental scientific principles underlying epidemics? What are the public health actions behind their prevention and control in the 21st century?
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The School of Public Health leads the first comprehensive study of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome ( ) coronaviruses in Africa. For the published findings, see http://www.pnas.org/content/early/2018/02/28/1718769115. For the research background, see https://www.hku.hk/press/news_detail_17604.html
#香港大學 公共衞生學院領導首個非洲中東呼吸綜合症(MERS)冠狀病毒的全面研究，研究結果在最新一期《美國科學院學報》發表。
Vaccines are perhaps the most effective and cost-effective tool we have to combat infectious diseases. Here's a brief overview of the history of vaccines.
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Influenza, Ebola, Zika, SARS … We are constantly living under the threat of infectious disease epidemics. What are the principles underlying epidemics? What public health actions should be taken to combat infectious diseases?
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