The training workshop will discuss the application of GIS in Epidemiology and Public Health
Course objective
To develop Understanding on the different components of a GIS and the role GIS plays in solving epidemiological and public health problems.
To present to participants all data-related aspects of a GIS, such as the data models in GIS, data input, data editing, data visualization, metadata and managing a spatial database.
To Carry out advanced analyses of geographical data with specific reference to epidemiological related issues
To improve data management and analysis skills of the participants
To perform spatial and temporal epidemiological and public health analysis using GIS.
Establish understanding on how to work with spatial data and GIS techniques to solve epidemiology and public health problems.
To expose participants to data capture, input, manipulation and display by GIS
To demonstrate to participants use of GIS in mapping health facilities and projects.
To explain to the participants role of GIS as a decision support system in public health
The training is designed for participants who are reasonably proficient in English.
