Public Health in WASH during Emergencies Course

In the event of a disaster, existing water storage facilities often prove inadequate to meet the demands. Water supply pipelines are highly vulnerable, and basic WASH materials are insufficient to address the needs during emergencies. Health facilities face challenges such as a lack of trained professionals, poor coordination, and inadequate policies. Issues at the health sector level include insufficient hazard preparedness, lack of DRM awareness, poor implementation of disaster preparedness and response plans, and no resource-sharing mechanisms.

No of Days

5 Days

Course Content

Module 1:
- Disaster Terminology and Management Cycle
- Sphere Standards
- Epidemiological Management During Emergencies
- Solid/Medical Waste Management
- Introduction to Hygiene Promotion
Module 2:
- Drinking Water Quality, Treatment, and Hygiene
- Practical on Drinking Water Quality and Treatment
- Sanitation: Importance, Types, and Use During Emergencies
- Practical on Toilet Construction During Emergencies
- Six Steps to Hygiene Promotion
Module 3:
- Risk Practices
- Targeting Risky Practices
- Motivating Behavior Change
- Communicating Hygiene Messages
- Conclusion: Hygiene Promotion—Practical and Effective
Module 4:
- Application of GIS in WASH and Public Health
- Introduction to GIS
- Spatial Data Collection for WASH and Public Health

General Notes

All courses can be customized to meet specific participant needs.
Participants must have a good command of English.
Sessions include guided presentations, practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group activities. Facilitators are experienced professionals with over 10 years of expertise.
Upon completion, participants will receive a certificate from Stepsure Training and Research Institute (STRI).
Training sessions are held at our centers, with options for in-house or online training based on the client’s schedule.
The course duration is flexible, and content can be adjusted as needed.
Onsite training fees include facilitation, materials, two coffee breaks, a buffet lunch, and a certificate of completion. Travel expenses, airport transfers, visas, insurance, and personal costs are borne by participants.
Accommodation, pickups, freight bookings, and visa processing are available upon request at discounted rates.
Tablets and laptops can be provided upon request for an additional fee.
Participants receive one year of free consultation and coaching post-training.
Group discounts (10%-50%) are available for teams of three or more participants.
Payments should be made before the commencement of training or as agreed upon, to enable smooth preparation.