Thomas Abraham is Director of the Master of Journalism programme at the Journalism and Media Studies Centre at HKU, and an Associate Professor of Practice. He teaches courses in Health and Science journalism and his research work focuses on risk communication during infectious disease epidemics, the role of the media in communicating risk and global health security. He is a consultant for the World Health Organization on risk communication, and worked at WHO headquarters in Geneva during the influenza pandemic. Thomas Abraham has been a journalist for 25 years and is a former Editor of the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong.
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Dive into the world of epidemics with this free online course. Gain a deep understanding of how diseases spread, effective prevention methods, and the critical steps in controlling outbreaks. With contributions from leading scientists at HKU and special content on COVID-19, this course is your go-to resource for staying informed and prepared.