Training on WASH and Infectious Disease Outbreak Preparedness
Prepare for disease outbreaks with WASH-focused training. Learn hygiene promotion, emergency water sanitation, and epidemic prevention strategies for public health resilience.
Next intake
20 Jul 2026 · Nakuru
Duration
5 days
Live instruction
Delivery
Physical + Virtual
Cohort based
Level
Intermediate
Working professionals
Certification
NITA reimbursable
For Kenyan cohorts
Language
English
All materials
About this programme
This 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
What you'll walk away with
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
What we cover, module by module
Module 1: Foundations of WASH and Infectious Disease Prevention
- Water, sanitation, and hygiene pathways in disease transmission
- Overview of epidemic-prone diseases and public health risks
- Role of WASH systems in outbreak prevention and control
- International standards and emergency WASH frameworks
- Case Study: WASH interventions during cholera and Ebola outbreaks
- Practical: Identify disease transmission risks within a community WASH system
Module 2: WASH Emergency Preparedness and Risk Planning
- Risk profiling and vulnerability assessments for public health emergencies
- Developing outbreak preparedness and response strategies
- Emergency logistics, stockpiling, and WASH supply chain management
- Integrating WASH into emergency public health response plans
- Case Study: Emergency WASH preparedness in refugee and displacement settings
- Practical: Develop a WASH emergency preparedness checklist and response matrix
Module 3: Infection Prevention and Hygiene Promotion
- Hand hygiene protocols and behavior change communication strategies
- Safe sanitation, waste disposal, and faecal sludge management
- Cleaning, disinfection, and infection prevention measures in high-risk environments
- Community hygiene promotion during outbreaks and emergencies
- Case Study: Hygiene promotion campaigns during COVID-19 response operations
- Practical: Design a hygiene promotion toolkit for outbreak response
Module 4: Emergency Water Supply and Sanitation Management
- Minimum standards for emergency water supply and sanitation services
- Emergency water treatment, storage, and distribution methods
- Sanitation solutions for overcrowded and high-risk populations
- Monitoring water quality and environmental health during outbreaks
- Case Study: Emergency WASH response in flood and disease outbreak situations
- Practical: Develop an emergency water and sanitation response plan for a target community
Module 5: Coordination, Monitoring, and Community Engagement
- Multi-sector coordination in infectious disease and WASH response
- Monitoring key WASH indicators during outbreaks and emergencies
- Risk communication and community engagement strategies
- Strengthening resilience and preparedness through local participation
- Case Study: Coordinated WASH and public health response during a disease outbreak
- Final Project: Develop a localized WASH and infectious disease preparedness and response plan
Where the change lands
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.
Dates and locations
Upcoming intakes
Every intake is limited to a small cohort. Booking closes when a date fills or three weeks before the start, whichever comes first.
| City | Starts | Ends | Delivery | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NakuruNext | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kigali | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Accra | 20 Jul 2026 | 24 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Kisumu | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Johannesburg | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
Dakar | 27 Jul 2026 | 31 Jul 2026 | In-Person | Book |
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27 Jul → 31 Jul·In-Person
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