Uche Amazigo
Dr. Uche Amazigo is a professor of Medical Parasitology and public health specialist. She is a fellow of the Nigerian Academy of Science who was elected into the Academy's Fellowship at its Annual General Meeting held in January 2015. In 2012, she won the Prince Mahidol Award for outstanding contributions to public health. She is best known for her research on onchocerciasis and her consequent contributions to the World Health Organization (WHO). She holds a Ph.D. in Biology and Medical Parasitology from the University of Vienna in Austria. She also holds a Diploma in Tropical Medicine and Parasitology from the Bernhard-Nocht Institute of Tropical Medicine in Hamburg, Germany and Fellowship in International Health from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this MOOC session deliver a certificate or do I get academic credits?
Currently, this course does not offer a certificate or academic credit.
Is this TDR MOOC session free?
The MOOC is completely free. You can also leave the MOOC at any time without penalty.
How long does it take to complete this course?
This course consists of two modules. Both of these modules are self-paced, meaning you can go through the content as quickly or as slowly as you would like. We estimate you will need 3 to 5 hours to complete the full course, with some participants needing more time and some participants needing less time.
Is the MOOC session taught live? Do I need to connect in at a specific time or can I participate when it is convenient for me?
This MOOC session is not live-streamed. Participants do not need to log in at specific times of day to participate and watch the videos, which means that you can take the MOOC in a way that is convenient for you.
Are there tests, where and how do I take them? How can I find out the course schedule and how much work the MOOC will be?
There are multiple choice learning checks presented in the second module of this course on Community Engagment. These are for you to assess your own understanding of the course content and are not graded.
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