What You'll Learn
Prepare for disease outbreaks with WASH-focused training. Learn hygiene promotion, emergency water sanitation, and epidemic prevention strategies for public health resilience.
Course Benefits
Industry Certification
Internationally recognized qualification
Expert Instructors
Learn from industry professionals
Dedicated Support
Assistance during and after training
Practical Skills
Apply knowledge immediately
Course Overview
FeaturedThis intensive training is designed to build the capacity of professionals in preparing for, responding to, and mitigating infectious disease outbreaks through effective WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) interventions. Participants will explore the critical role of WASH in epidemic control and public health, focusing on rapid response mechanisms, hygiene promotion strategies, and disease transmission prevention. The course draws on global best practices to equip participants with practical tools to safeguard communities during health emergencies.
Duration
5 Days
Who Should Attend
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Public Health Practitioners
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WASH Officers and Engineers
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Humanitarian Response Coordinators
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Emergency Health Planners
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Environmental Health Specialists
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NGO and UN WASH and Health Staff
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Local Government Emergency Teams
Course Level: Intermediate
Course Impact
Organizational Impact
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Strengthens response to public health emergencies, reducing morbidity and mortality.
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Ensures evidence-based, targeted WASH interventions for efficient resource use.
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Enhances organizational credibility as a reliable humanitarian and public health actor.
Personal Impact
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Develops in-demand skills for careers in public health and humanitarian sectors.
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Supports progression to senior coordination, management, or advisory roles.
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Empowers participants to lead life-saving WASH interventions and health initiatives with confidence.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand the relationship between WASH and infectious disease transmission
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Develop WASH outbreak preparedness and response plans
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Apply emergency hygiene promotion in high-risk environments
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Implement rapid WASH assessments during outbreaks
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Strengthen cross-sector coordination for epidemic control
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to WASH and Infectious Disease Prevention
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Pathways of disease transmission via water and sanitation
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Overview of epidemic-prone diseases (cholera, Ebola, COVID-19, etc.)
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Role of hygiene in outbreaks and disease control
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Case Study: Lessons from WASH epidemic preparedness programs
Module 2: WASH Emergency Preparedness Planning
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Risk profiling and vulnerability assessments
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Scenario planning for outbreak response
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Stockpiling and logistics for emergency WASH kits
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Integrating public health WASH emergency response plans
Module 3: Infection Prevention and Hygiene Promotion
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Hand hygiene protocols and hygiene behavior change
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Safe excreta disposal and faecal sludge management
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Use of disinfection and surface cleaning in high-risk areas
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Designing a hygiene in outbreaks training toolkit
Module 4: Water Supply and Sanitation in Outbreak Settings
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Minimum standards for water quantity and quality during emergencies
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Emergency water treatment and distribution methods
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Sanitation solutions in overcrowded or displaced populations
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Real-life applications in water sanitation disease control
Module 5: Response Coordination and Monitoring
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Interagency coordination in public health emergencies
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Monitoring WASH indicators during outbreaks
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Community engagement and communication strategies
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Group Project: Develop a localized infectious disease prevention WASH response plan
Prerequisites
Course Administration Details
Customized Training
This training can be tailored to your institution needs and delivered at a location of your choice upon request.
Requirements
Participants need to be proficient in English.
Training Fee
The fee covers tuition, training materials, refreshments, lunch, and study visits. Participants are responsible for their own travel, visa, insurance, and personal expenses.
Certification
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be issued with a certificate from Ideal Workplace Solutions certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) under License NO: NITA/TRN/2734.
Accommodation
Accommodation can be arranged upon request. Contact via email for reservations.
Payment
Payment should be made before the training starts, with proof of payment sent to outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org.
For further inquiries, please contact us on details below:
Email: outreach@idealworkplacesolutions.org
Mobile: +254759708394
Register for the Course
Select a date and location that works for you.
In-Person Training Schedules
January 2026
| Date | Days | Venue | Fee (VAT Incl.) | Register |
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| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nairobi, Kenya | KES 99,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Cape Town, South Africa | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dubai, United Arabs Emirates | USD 4,000 | Enroll Now |
| 5 Jan - 9 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Zanzibar, Tanzania | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Mombasa, Kenya | KES 115,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kigali, Rwanda | USD 1,800 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Accra, Ghana | USD 5,950 | Enroll Now |
| 12 Jan - 16 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kampala, Uganda | USD 2,200 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Johannesburg, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Nakuru, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 19 Jan - 23 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Dakar, Senegal | USD 3,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Pretoria, South Africa | USD 3,100 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Kisumu, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,500 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Naivasha, Kenya | KES 105,000 | USD 1,400 | Enroll Now |
| 26 Jan - 30 Jan 2026 | 5 days | Arusha, Tanzania | USD 2,000 | Enroll Now |
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