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Introduction

This training provides participants with practical skills to apply Geographic Information Systems (GIS) in epidemiology, disease surveillance, and public health planning. The course focuses on using spatial data to understand disease patterns, monitor outbreaks, identify risk factors, and support evidence-based public health decision-making.

Participants will gain hands-on experience using GIS tools to analyze health data while aligning with international frameworks such as WHO health surveillance guidelines, Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response (IDSR), and humanitarian health information standards.

 

Learning Objectives

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

  1. Apply GIS concepts in epidemiology and public health
  2. Map and analyze disease distribution and trends
  3. Conduct spatial analysis for outbreak detection
  4. Support health surveillance and monitoring systems
  5. Integrate GIS with health data collection tools
  6. Produce professional public health maps and reports

Important Dates
Classroom Training Calendar

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Jan 26, 2026Jan 30, 2026Jan 20, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Feb 23, 2026Feb 27, 2026Feb 18, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Mar 23, 2026Mar 27, 2026Mar 18, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Apr 27, 2026May 1, 2026Apr 21, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
May 25, 2026May 29, 2026May 20, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
June 29, 2026July 3, 2026June 22, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
July 27, 2026July 31, 2026July 21, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Aug 24, 2026Aug 28, 2026Aug 19, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Sept 28, 2026Oct 2, 2026Sept 22, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Oct 26, 2026Oct 30, 2026Oct 20, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Nov 30, 2026Dec 4, 2026Nov 25, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register
Dec 21, 2026Dec 25, 2026Dec 16, 2026USD 1000 / KES 102,000Register

Online Training Calendar

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Jan 5, 2026Jan 9, 2026Jan 1, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Feb 16, 2026Feb 20, 2026Feb 10, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Mar 2, 2026Mar 6, 2026Feb 26, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Mar 30, 2026Apr 3, 2026Mar 25, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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June 29, 2026July 3, 2026June 23, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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Aug 31, 2026Sept 4, 2026Aug 25, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Sept 21, 2026Sept 25, 2026Sept 16, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Oct 19, 2026Oct 23, 2026Oct 14, 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
Nov 30, 2026Dec 4, 2026Nov 25 2026USD 500 / KES 56,000Register
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Course Outline

Day 1: Introduction to GIS in Epidemiology and Public Health

  • Overview of epidemiology and public health concepts
  • Role of GIS in health planning and disease surveillance
  • Spatial data types and sources for health analysis
  • Health indicators and geographic referencing
  • Ethical considerations and health data privacy
  • Practical exercise: mapping basic health indicators

 

Day 2: Disease Mapping and Spatial Analysis

  • Disease distribution and spatial patterns
  • Point, area, and rate mapping techniques
  • Hotspot analysis and clustering of diseases
  • Risk factor mapping (environmental and social determinants)
  • Practical exercise: disease incidence and prevalence mapping

 

Day 3: Outbreak Detection and Surveillance Systems

  • GIS for outbreak detection and early warning
  • Spatio-temporal analysis of disease spread
  • Integrating GIS with IDSR and surveillance systems
  • Mapping vulnerable populations and health risks
  • Practical exercise: outbreak investigation mapping

 

Day 4: GIS for Public Health Planning and Response

  • Health service accessibility and coverage mapping
  • GIS for vaccination campaigns and resource allocation
  • Emergency health response and epidemic preparedness
  • Integration with mobile data collection and dashboards
  • Practical exercise: public health intervention planning maps

 

Day 5: Applied Project, Reporting & Decision Support

  • Advanced spatial analysis for health decision-making
  • Data visualization and health reporting standards
  • Group project: end-to-end public health GIS application
  • Presentation, feedback, and peer review
  • Course evaluation and certification

 

Targeted Participants

This training is designed for:

  • Public Health Officers
  • Epidemiologists and Surveillance Officers
  • Health Information Officers
  • GIS and Data Analysts
  • Ministry of Health Staff
  • NGOs and Humanitarian Health Workers
  • Researchers and Academicians

 

Key Skills Gained

  • Disease and outbreak mapping
  • Spatial analysis for health risk assessment
  • GIS-based health surveillance
  • Evidence-based public health planning
  • Professional health data visualization

More Details

Training Approach

Our experienced instructors, who are seasoned experts in their respective fields, lead this course. It combines theoretical instruction with hands-on activities, group exercises, and real-world case studies. Participants also receive comprehensive training manuals and supplementary reference materials.

Certification

Upon successful completion of the course, all participants will be issued a certificate of completion at no extra cost.

Tailor-Made Course

We can also do this as a tailor-made course to meet organizational-specific needs.

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Group Discount

We offer 10% – 20% discount to groups of more than 5 participants.

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