Public Health in WASH during Emergencies Training on 20th February 2017

Introduction

In the event of a disaster, the existing water storage facilities are inadequate to meet the current or expected demands. The existing water supply pipe lines are vulnerable and basic WASH materials are lacking to meet the demand in the event of the disaster. Preparedness and response capacities of health facilities are insufficient due to the lack of trained professional human resources, lack of coordination and inadequate policies. Issues at Health Sector level include the lack of health personnel preparedness for hazards other than epidemics, lack of awareness and knowledge on DRM, the lack of implementation of the health disaster preparedness and response plans, and no mechanism for networking and resources sharing.

Duration

5 Days

Training Content

Learning session: Day 1

  • Disaster Terminology, Disaster Management
  • Cycle, Sphere Standard
  • Epidemiological Management During Emergency
  • Solid/ Medical Waste Management
  • What is Hygiene Promotion?

Learning Session: Day 2

  • Drinking Water Quality, Treatment and Hygiene
  • Practical on Drinking water quality, treatment and hygiene
  • Sanitation, its importance, type and its use during emergency
  • Practical on toilet construction during emergency
  • Six Steps to Hygiene Promotion

Learning session: Day 3

  • Risk Practices
  • Practices to target
  • Motivating Behavior Change
  • Communicating Hygiene
  • Conclusion: Hygiene Promotion: Practical and Effective

Learning session: Day 4

  • Application of GIS in WASH and public health
  • Introduction to GIS
  • Spatial Data collection in GIS for WASH and public health
  • Use of GPS
  • Use of Mobile Data Collection (ODK)

Learning session: Day 5

  • Bringing in spatial Data in GIS
  • Mapping of WASH facilities using GIS
  • WASH and public health Data visualization in GIS
  • Geoprocessing Shapefiles
  • Joining and Mapping Attribute Data
  • Plotting Coordinate Data
  • Case Study

EVENT FEE & REGISTRATION
The training event fee is USD$1050, This caters for Facilitation, 2 Refreshment breaks (Morning & Afternoon Snack) & Buffet Lunch during the entire training period. This does not cover accommodation and travel logistics. We can organize for your Accommodation & Airport pick up at an Extra cost.

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