Health Systems in Conflict-Affected Settings: From Humanitarian Response to Recovery and Resilience

Start date
11 November 2026
Duration
3 days
Mode of study
Full time
Location
Liverpool, UK
Home fee
£400
International fee
£400

Overview

Build a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges faced by Health Systems (HS) in Fragile and Conflict-Affected Settings (FCAS) with this three-day intensive short course. It explores the dynamics of health system response during emergencies, the complexities of navigating conflict-affected settings, and the pathways to recovery and resilience.

Through interactive case studies, real-world examples and expert-led discussions, you will develop practical skills and strategic insights to help you strengthen health systems in some of the world’s most challenging contexts.

Teaching and learning

  • Presentations/lectures introducing the concepts and principles.
  • Interactive hands-on sessions, experiential learning.
  • Post-session self-study and practice.

 Course content

  • Understanding Health Systems in Conflict-Affected Settings (CAS).
  • Governance, Financing, Resource Mobilisation and Equity in CAS.
  • Strengthening Health Systems amid Crises.
  • Building Strong and Resilient Health Systems in CAS.

Course tutors

Dr Ibrahim R. Bou-Orm

Ibrahim joined LSTM as a Senior Lecturer in Global Health and Social Sciences in 2024. He has extensive experience in designing and implementing complex health systems and policy studies in fragile and conflict-affected settings.

Professor Fouad Fouad

Fouad joined LSTM as a Social Sciences and Global Health Professor in 2024. He has worked extensively on migration and health, focusing his research on multidisciplinary approaches to forced displacement, health systems in humanitarian settings, and the political economy of health in protracted crises.

Aims and objectives

By the end of the course, participants will be able to:

  1. Analyse the key features and challenges of health systems in conflict-affected settings (CAS) during both conflict and post-conflict recovery phases.
  2. Critically examine the application of health systems frameworks (including HS resilience, HS strengthening and HS recovery) to analyse and strengthen health systems in CAS.
  3. Identify and discuss the social, political, and economic factors that impact health systems and the recovery processes in CAS.
  4. Propose evidence-informed strategies for improving the governance, financing and delivery of equitable and inclusive health services in CAS.

Timetable

Day 1  

  • Conceptualisation of health systems (HS) and other terms: HS strengthening, HS resilience, HS recovery.
  • Unique characteristics of HS in CAS.

Day 2  

  • Governance and financing of health systems in CAS.
  • Resource mobilisation, and equitable delivery of services in CAS.

Day 3  

  • Challenges and opportunities for post-conflict recovery.
  • Achieving long-term sustainability: a political economy lens.

How to apply

You can apply for a course at any time throughout the year using our online application portal, MyLSTM. You will need to register for an account the first time or if you’ve already created an account you can pick up where you left off by logging in directly to MyLSTM.

By registering for a MyLSTM account, you will be able to:

  • Apply for courses at LSTM.
  • Upload supporting documentation.
  • Save your draft application.
  • Accept an offer to study.
  • Keep your account information up-to-date.

If you can’t access our online application form, please get in touch. Paper application forms are available on request.

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