Protecting Health Through Safe Environments

Overview

Target Audience: For those dedicated to preventing disease through environmental action.

Training Description: Trains you to monitor, assess, and improve environmental conditions that affect public health.

Courses

• Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences – Direct Entry (3 years)
• Diploma in Environmental Health Sciences – Inservice (2 years)

Mission & Vision

Mission: To educate professionals who safeguard public health by identifying and addressing environmental risks.

Vision: To be a center of excellence in environmental health, advancing sustainable practices that protect communities.

Head of Department

Mr. Isaac Mwesige – Head of Department

Expert in environmental risk assessment and sanitation.

Facilities & Resources

• Sanitation and hygiene training units
• Field equipment for environmental monitoring

Community Engagement

• Clean water initiatives
• Community sanitation drives
• Environmental awareness campaigns

Research & Innovation

• Studies on pollution and disease correlation
• Research on sustainable waste disposal
• Collaborations with environmental agencies

Testimonials

I now work on improving sanitation in rural communities. — Alumni: Lydia T.

Our students are trained to be guardians of public health. — Faculty: Mr. Kafabusa

Get Involved

Email: environmental@fortportalcohes.ac.ug

Tel: +256 xxxxxxxxxxx