Introduction

Child survival remains one of the most critical global public health priorities, especially in low-resource and high-risk communities where preventable diseases, malnutrition, poor sanitation, and inadequate maternal care continue to threaten children under five. Child Survival Strategies Training Course is designed to equip healthcare professionals, community health workers, humanitarian responders, NGOs, educators, and policymakers with evidence-based interventions and life-saving approaches that improve child health outcomes. This intensive training emphasizes Integrated Child Health Management, maternal and newborn care, nutrition security, immunization programs, disease prevention, WASH interventions, and community-based healthcare systems aligned with global health standards and Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

The course integrates modern public health innovations, digital health solutions, emergency preparedness strategies, and community engagement models to strengthen child survival initiatives in both rural and urban settings. Participants will gain practical knowledge in early childhood development, pandemic preparedness, child protection, climate-resilient healthcare, and data-driven health interventions through real-world case studies and interactive learning. By focusing on high-impact child survival interventions, this training empowers organizations and professionals to reduce child mortality, enhance family resilience, and promote equitable healthcare access for vulnerable populations worldwide.

Programme Curriculum

Child Survival Strategies Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand global child survival strategies and public health frameworks.
Strengthen skills in maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) interventions.
Improve implementation of community health systems strengthening programs.
Enhance knowledge of nutrition-sensitive interventions and child growth monitoring.
Develop expertise in Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI) approaches.
Build capacity in digital health and telemedicine solutions for child healthcare delivery.
Promote immunization coverage and vaccine equity strategies.
Apply WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene) practices to prevent child mortality.
Strengthen emergency response for pandemic preparedness and humanitarian health crises.
Improve competencies in child protection and safeguarding mechanisms.
Analyze health data analytics and evidence-based decision-making for child survival programs.
Promote climate-smart healthcare strategies and resilience for vulnerable communities.
Design sustainable SDG-aligned child health programs for long-term impact.

Target Audience

Healthcare Professionals
Pediatric Nurses and Midwives
Community Health Workers
NGO and Humanitarian Staff
Public Health Officers
Social Workers and Child Protection Officers
Government Health Policymakers
Researchers and Development Practitioners

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Child Survival Strategies

Overview of global child mortality trends
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and child health
Determinants of child survival
Health equity and vulnerable populations
Role of primary healthcare systems
Case Study: Reducing under-five mortality through community health programs in rural Africa.

Module 2: Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health (MNCH)

Antenatal and postnatal care practices
Essential newborn care interventions
Safe delivery and skilled birth attendance
Early childhood development strategies
Family-centered healthcare approaches
Case Study: Improving neonatal survival through skilled birth interventions in South Asia.

Module 3: Nutrition and Growth Monitoring

Infant and young child feeding (IYCF)
Management of acute malnutrition
Micronutrient supplementation programs
Growth monitoring and promotion
Food security and resilience strategies
Case Study: Community nutrition programs reducing stunting among children under five.

Module 4: Integrated Management of Childhood Illness (IMCI)

Identification of common childhood illnesses
Pneumonia, diarrhea, and malaria management
Integrated community case management (iCCM)
Referral systems and emergency care
Child-friendly healthcare services
Case Study: IMCI implementation improving survival rates in low-income communities.

Module 5: Immunization and Disease Prevention

Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI)
Vaccine cold chain management
Vaccine hesitancy and community awareness
Outbreak prevention and surveillance
Infection prevention and control (IPC)
Case Study: Increasing vaccine uptake through digital immunization tracking systems.

Module 6: WASH and Environmental Health

Safe water access and sanitation practices
Hygiene promotion for disease prevention
Environmental health risks for children
Climate change and child health resilience
School and community WASH programs
Case Study: WASH interventions reducing diarrheal diseases in displaced populations.

Module 7: Child Protection and Emergency Response

Child safeguarding and protection policies
Mental health and psychosocial support
Humanitarian response coordination
Emergency preparedness planning
Protection in conflict and disaster settings
Case Study: Child-centered emergency response during humanitarian crises.

Module 8: Digital Health, Monitoring, and Program Sustainability

Health information systems and data collection
Mobile health (mHealth) applications
Monitoring and evaluation frameworks
Evidence-based policymaking
Sustainability and donor engagement strategies
Case Study: Digital health innovations improving maternal and child healthcare access.

Training Methodology

This course employs a participatory and hands-on approach to ensure practical learning, including:

Interactive lectures and presentations.
Group discussions and brainstorming sessions.
Hands-on exercises using real-world datasets.
Role-playing and scenario-based simulations.
Analysis of case studies to bridge theory and practice.
Peer-to-peer learning and networking.
Expert-led Q&A sessions.
Continuous feedback and personalized guidance.

Register as a group from 3 participants for a Discount

Send us an email: info@fineskilltrainingcenter.org or call +254769199797

Certification

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued with a globally- recognized certificate.

Tailor-Made Course

We also offer tailor-made courses based on your needs.

Key Notes

a. The participant must be conversant with English.

b. Upon completion of training the participant will be issued with an Authorized Training Certificate

c. Course duration is flexible and the contents can be modified to fit any number of days.

d. The course fee includes facilitation training materials, 2 coffee breaks, buffet lunch and A Certificate upon successful completion of Training.

e. One-year post-training support Consultation and Coaching provided after the course.

f. Payment should be done at least a week before commence of the training, to Fineskill Training Center account, as indicated in the invoice so as to enable us prepare better for you.

Skills & Software Covered

Child health interventions Nutrition programs Immunization strategies Mortality reduction efforts

Programme Fee

Duration: 5 Days

Method: Online or Physical

Online Price: $1,000

Physical Price: $1,500

Certification: Accredited Certificate

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Available Sessions

Location

Month

Year

Oct 19 2026

19 Oct — 23 Oct 2026

💻 Online / Virtual session

Online $1,000