Course Announcement: Certificate in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) – 2026

Makerere University School of Public Health (MakSPH) is pleased to announce the Certificate Course in Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (CWASH) – 2026.

This intensive and practical short course is designed to strengthen the knowledge, skills, and attitudes of professionals involved in the planning, implementation, and management of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) services. The programme responds to the growing demand for competent WASH practitioners in local government, non-governmental organisations, and the private sector.

Course Highlights

• Duration: 8 weeks (01 June – 24 July 2026)
• Mode: Day programme (classroom-based learning and field attachment)
• Fees:
  • UGX 900,000 (Ugandans / East African Community)
  • USD 500 (International participants)
• Application deadline: Friday, 27 March 2026

Who Should Apply?

• Practising officers in the WASH sector
• Environmental Health workers seeking Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
• Applicants with at least UACE (or equivalent) and one year of WASH-related work experience

More Information

Additional details on course structure, modules, and delivery are available at: https://sph.mak.ac.ug/academics/water-sanitation-and-hygiene-wash

Important Note for Applicants

Attached to this announcement, interested persons will find:

1. The course flier, providing comprehensive programme details, and
2. The application form, which should be completed and returned to MakSPH together with the required supporting documents.

For full course details, application procedures, and contact information, please carefully review the attached documents. Eligible and interested applicants are strongly encouraged to apply before the deadline and take advantage of this opportunity to build practical competence in WASH service delivery.

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