This course is part of the Advanced Epidemiology course pathway and introduces spatial thinking, GIS tools, and mapping methods for public health practice and research.
Course focus
Introduction to spatial epidemiology
Principles of GIS and public health mapping
Geocoding and spatial data preparation
Disease mapping and cluster visualization
Spatial patterns, hotspots, and risk areas
Use of GIS for outbreak investigation and health planning
Integrating epidemiological data with maps
Practical exposure to GIS tools and mapping workflows
Interpreting spatial results for public health decision-making
Who should join
Medical students, postgraduate students, public health researchers, field investigators, and healthcare professionals interested in using maps and spatial data for community health action.
More details, schedule, map datasets, and learning resources will be added soon.