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- Duration / Course length: 5 Days
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Course details
Module 1:
Basic GIS concepts
Basic concepts and terminologies of GIS
Introduction to spatial information
Introducing Epidemiology concepts
Introducing GIS in disease surveillance
GIS system installation planning
Working with a GIS software
Module 2:
GIS data sources, data collection and integration techniques for Risk mapping
Data sources for disease information mapping
Mobile data collection using ODK.
Data collection using handheld GPS devices
Integrating GPS and ODK data into a GIS environment
Module 3:
Disease Vulnerability and Risk Assessment using GIS
Types and methods of risk assessment, risk evaluation, cost-benefit analysis.
Assessment of elements at risk using GIS.
Application of GIS in Multi-criteria analysis in vulnerability assessment.
GIS in mapping disease causing vector location and distribution
Module 4:
Application of Risk Information for Risk Reduction Planning
Visualization of risk information
Risk mapping
Disease monitoring
Spatial Mapping and Visualization in disease surveillance
GIS mapping of priority public health problems
GIS mapping of most at risk populations
Creating a risk map
Module 5:
GIS for monitoring in Epidemiology and public health
GIS in Disease transmission and progression mapping
GIS as a Decision Support System for Public Health Management (What, where, when, how and why analysis)
Use of GIS in disease surveillance
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Research Assistant , Epidemiologist/ Biostatistician , public health analyst , risk manageAbout Data-Afrique Consultants
Data-Afrique is a global capacity building and consultancy company that offers training and Consultancy services with its head office in Nairobi, Kenya.Data-Afrique offers training and consultancy services designed for individuals’ and groups from organizations working in public, not for profit organizations and the private sectors. We have collaborated with Government ministries, agencies and departments, UN agencies, Non-Governmental Organizations, from Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle-East and the Caribbean. We have also worked with academic institutions, international research organizations, financial institutions and private companies from across the globe. By nurturing a culture of collaboration, we attract the highest calibre of people who have the ability and desire to influence and shape the future. Currently, Data-Afrique is organized into seven specialized institutes; has more than 20 permanent employees and 200 consultants/specialists.
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