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Health Communication and Advocacy

Duration: Intermediate
Category: Public Health and Epidemiology

Gain the skills you need to advance your career. This course offers hands-on learning, expert guidance, and real-world applications designed to help you grow.

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Course Introduction 

This course focuses on effective health communication and advocacy, preparing participants to communicate health information and promote positive health behaviors. 

Duration: 5 days 


Course Level: Intermediate

Course Outline

Course Objectives: 

  1. Understand the principles of health communication. 
  2. Develop skills in communicating health information to diverse audiences. 

  3. Explore strategies for health advocacy and community mobilization. 

  4. Analyze the role of media in shaping health perceptions. 


Course Modules

Course Modules: 

Module 1: Principles of Health Communication 

  • Definition and importance of health communication. 

  • Tailoring communication for different audiences. 

Module 2: Effective Communication Strategies 

  • Using plain language and visuals in health communication. 

  • Storytelling for health promotion. 

Module 3: Health Advocacy and Community Mobilization 

  • Strategies for effective health advocacy. 

  • Mobilizing communities for health promotion. 

Module 4: Media and Health Perceptions 

  • The influence of media on health behaviours. 

  • Navigating health misinformation and promoting accurate information. 

Module 5: Campaign Planning and Evaluation 

  • Planning and executing health communication campaigns. 

  • Evaluating the effectiveness of health communication strategies.

Course Administration Details

Methodology

These instructor-led training sessions are delivered using a blended learning approach and include:

  1. Presentations
  2. Guided practical exercises
  3. Web-based tutorials
  4. Group work
Our facilitators are seasoned industry experts with years of experience as professionals and trainers in these fields. This course can be offered in any language of your choice

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a certificate of course completion by Indepth Research Institute (IRES), certified by National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) or relevant certification body.

Training Venue

The training will be offered at the IRES Training Centre indicated on the schedule. The course fee covers course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will cater for their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation and Airport Transfer

Accommodation and Airport Transfer are arranged upon request. For reservations contact the Training Officer:

Tailor-Made

Upon request, the content, location and duration of this course can be tailored to suit your individual or organizational needs.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the IRES account through a bank on or before the start of the course.Send proof of payment to: outreach@indepthresearch.org


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Course Schedules

We are proud to offer this course in a variety of training formats to suit your needs. We use the highest quality learning facilities to make sure your experience is as comfortable as possible. Our face to face calendar allows you to choose any classroom course of your choice to be delivered at any venue of your choice - offering you the ultimate in convenience and value for money.

June 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
22 Jun - 26 Jun 5 days Mombasa KES 115,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

July 2026

Date Duration Mode Standard Fee Action
13 Jul - 17 Jul 5 days Nairobi KES 99,000 | $1,500 Individual Group

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