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Mapping Nutrition Preparedness In Emergency Course by IndepthResearch: 10:37am On Feb 05, 2018 |
Event: Mapping Nutrition Preparedness in Emergency Course Venue: Indepth Research Services, Nairobi, Kenya. Event Date: 12th -16th March 2018. NITA CERTIFIED RECENT CLIENTS INTRODUCTION Nutrition in emergencies has two broad objectives: preventing deaths and protecting peoples’ right to nutrition. When disaster strikes, people who are already malnourished before the emergency are more vulnerable to illness and death. The communities affected by the emergency are also at risk of malnutrition because of lack of food or only access to inadequate food and water, poor sanitation and lack of access to health services. This training will prepare the participants in nutrition emergencies with the theme to: Prepare for emergencies to prevent hunger and malnutrition. This course covers basic concepts of GIS under nutrition and response in emergencies, individual assessment and micronutrients. The course aims to inform the public about the importance of preparedness during emergencies, how to respond and what recovery measures can be taken to prevent death and the worsening of malnutrition of affected populations. This training will also strengthen the technical knowledge of individuals working in or aspiring to work in emergency nutrition. DURATION 5 Days WHO SHOULD ATTEND? This course is designed for people working or aspiring to work in emergency nutrition, project coordinators in nutrition implementing agency or academic institution OBJECTIVES • Understand what GIS is and its application to communicate nutrition emergency and response • Understand basic concepts of nutrition; define types of nutrients; and understand types and forms of under nutrition. • Explain what anthropometry is; explain under nutrition and how it is assessed; understand how to measure weight, height and MUAC in young children; • Indicate minimum international standards for micronutrients in emergencies; and recognize the types and causes of micronutrient deficiency diseases in developing countries and emergency situations. • Understand the importance of safe and appropriate feeding in saving infants and young children lives, be aware of the dangers of artificial feeding, and of the risks of not breastfeeding in an emergency, • Know what IFE is. COURSE CONTENT • Introduction • Basic Concept in Nutrition in Emergency • Anthropometry and its Use • Micronutrients • Infant Feeding in Emergency (IFE) Visit our website for more details. How to participate Tailor Make a Course Register as an Individual Register as a Group Become One of Our Partners. Purchase software’s Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) View related courses • Introduction to Health Systems Management Course. • Reproductive Health and Rights Course. • Introduction to Occupational Health and Safety Course. • Climate Change and Human Health Course. The most popular courses • Irrigation and Operational Maintenance Course. • Data Management, Analysis, and Graphics using Stata Course. • ICT for Monitoring & Evaluation (M&E) Course. • Contingency Planning Course. • GIS and Remote Sensing in Land Cover, Land Change Analysis Course • Procurement and Supply Chain Management Course View course catalogue on Health and social care Institute. For further inquiries, please contact us on Tel: +254 715 077 817, +254 (020) 211 3814, ACCOMMODATION Accommodation is arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer. Email: outreach@indepthresearch.org. Mob: +254 715 077 817 Tel: 020 211 3814 PAYMENT Payment should be transferred to IRES account through bank on or before C.O.B 05th March 2018. Send proof of payment to outreach@indepthresearch.org.
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