Introduction

Pediatric Public Health is a rapidly evolving discipline focused on child survival, preventive healthcare, immunization strategies, nutrition security, infectious disease control, and health equity for children and adolescents. Pediatric Public Health Training Course is designed to strengthen competencies in maternal and child health (MCH), epidemiology, pediatric primary care, community health systems, and global child health interventions. With rising global challenges such as vaccine-preventable diseases, malnutrition, neonatal mortality, climate-sensitive illnesses, and emerging infections, there is a critical need for highly skilled professionals capable of delivering evidence-based, data-driven pediatric public health solutions.

This course integrates modern public health analytics, digital health tools, surveillance systems, SDG-aligned child health programs, and population-based pediatric interventions. Participants will gain practical expertise in child health policy implementation, outbreak response, health promotion strategies, and integrated community case management (iCCM). The training emphasizes real-world application, field epidemiology, program management, and health systems strengthening to prepare professionals for leadership roles in national and global pediatric health programs.

Programme Curriculum

Pediatric Public Health Training Course

Introduction

Course Duration

5 days

Course Objectives

Understand global pediatric public health frameworks and SDG 3.2 targets
Apply child survival strategies and under-5 mortality reduction models
Analyze pediatric epidemiology and disease burden trends
Design immunization and vaccine delivery programs
Implement nutrition-sensitive interventions and malnutrition management
Strengthen neonatal and infant health care systems
Conduct outbreak investigation and child disease surveillance
Utilize digital health tools in pediatric public health monitoring
Develop community-based child health programs (CBCHP)
Improve maternal-child health integration systems
Evaluate health equity and social determinants of child health
Apply health promotion and behavioral change communication (BCC)
Lead evidence-based pediatric health policy development

Target Audience

Pediatricians and child health specialists
Public health officers and epidemiologists
Nurses and midwives in maternal-child health
Community health workers (CHWs)
NGO and humanitarian health workers
Health policy makers and government officials
Medical and public health students
Global health researchers and academics

Course Modules

Module 1: Foundations of Pediatric Public Health

Principles of child health and survival
Global child mortality trends
SDG child health indicators
Health system structure for pediatrics
Role of preventive care
Case Study: Reduction of under-5 mortality in Rwanda through integrated child health programs

Module 2: Pediatric Epidemiology & Disease Surveillance

Disease burden in children
Surveillance systems (IDSR, DHIS2)
Data collection and reporting
Outbreak detection in pediatrics
Epidemiological modeling
Case Study: Measles outbreak tracking using real-time surveillance in Nigeria

Module 3: Immunization & Vaccine-Preventable Diseases

National immunization schedules
Cold chain management
Vaccine hesitancy strategies
Mass immunization campaigns
New vaccine technologies
Case Study: Polio eradication success in India through pulse immunization

Module 4: Child Nutrition & Growth Monitoring

Malnutrition classification (SAM, MAM)
Micronutrient deficiencies
Growth monitoring tools
School feeding programs
Community nutrition interventions
Case Study: CMAM program reducing severe acute malnutrition in Ethiopia

Module 5: Neonatal & Infant Health Care

Neonatal mortality reduction strategies
Essential newborn care
Kangaroo mother care
Birth preparedness programs
Neonatal infection prevention
Case Study: Reduction of neonatal deaths through KMC in Bangladesh

Module 6: Communicable Diseases in Children

Pediatric infectious diseases
TB, malaria, pneumonia control
HIV in children
Integrated case management (IMCI)
Antibiotic stewardship
Case Study: Malaria reduction program in Ghana using insecticide-treated nets

Module 7: Digital Health & Data Systems

eHealth and mHealth tools
AI in pediatric diagnostics
Digital surveillance systems
Telemedicine for child health
Health data analytics
Case Study: Mobile health immunization tracking system in Kenya

Module 8: Child Health Policy & Community Programs

Health policy frameworks
Community-based interventions
Health equity strategies
Emergency pediatric response
Program evaluation techniques
Case Study: Integrated child health outreach program in rural India

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 assessment Growth monitoring Pediatric disease prevention Immunization management

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