Public Health in WASH during Emergencies Course

Introduction

In the event of a disaster, the existing water storage facilities are inadequate to meet the current or expected demands. The existing water supply pipe lines are vulnerable and basic WASH materials are lacking to meet the demand in the event of the disaster. Preparedness and response capacities of health facilities are insufficient due to the lack of trained professional human resources, lack of coordination and inadequate policies. Issues at Health Sector level include the lack of health personnel preparedness for hazards other than epidemics, lack of awareness and knowledge on DRM, the lack of implementation of the health disaster preparedness and response plans, and no mechanism for networking and resources sharing.

No of Days

5 Days

Course Content

Module 1

• Disaster Terminology, Disaster Management
• Cycle, Sphere Standard
• Epidemiological Management During Emergency
• Solid/ Medical Waste Management
• What is Hygiene Promotion?

Module 2

• Drinking Water Quality, Treatment and Hygiene
• Practical on Drinking water quality, treatment and hygiene
• Sanitation, its importance, type and its use during emergency
• Practical on toilet construction during emergency
• Six Steps to Hygiene Promotion

Module 3

• Risk Practices
• Practices to target
• Motivating Behavior Change
• Communicating Hygiene
• Conclusion: Hygiene Promotion: Practical and Effective

Module 4

• Application of GIS in WASH and public health
• Introduction to GIS
• Spatial Data collection in GIS for WASH and public health