Introduction to Sustainable Healthcare Practice

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Introduction to Sustainable Healthcare Practice
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Modules 3
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What you'll learn

Explain why it matters
Articulate the environmental footprint of healthcare and Kenya's national commitments to address it.
Identify the key global, regional, and Kenyan laws and policies that mandate sustainable health practice
Describe the 9 intervention areas and give examples of practical actions in each
Conduct a basic readiness check and identify priority areas for green improvement at your site
Recognise accountability obligations, including personal liability for waste segregation under Kenyan law

Requirements

  • No prior training in sustainability is needed.
  • Basic familiarity with how health facilities operate is helpful but not required.
  • Access to a device (phone, tablet, or computer) and a stable internet connection.
  • Willingness to reflect on green health practices throughout the course and how to apply them
  • Completion of all modules and the final assessment to earn your certificate.

Course Content

3 modules · 0 lessons

About this course

Healthcare systems are among the world's largest consumers of energy, water, and materials, and among its most significant contributors to waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Green Health Essentials provides you with the foundational knowledge to understand and address this challenge. Developed by Niko Green and aligned with Kenya's Green Health Guidelines, this course introduces the nine pillars of sustainable healthcare, encompassing energy and water management, waste management, procurement, digital health, and green building. No prior knowledge is required. Whether you are a clinician, manager, student, or county officer, this course will equip you with practical insight to make your health facility greener, more efficient, and more resilient.

Pathway to the Green Health Fellowship Programme

The Green Health Essentials Course is the first step towards the Green Health Fellowship Program. Participants who successfully complete the course become eligible to apply for the Fellowship Program, which provides opportunities for further professional development through:

· Advanced green health training

· Mentorship and professional networking

· Attachments and internships

· Scholarship opportunities

· Research and innovation collaborations

· Career placement opportunities

· Leadership development in sustainable healthcare

The Fellowship Program is designed to support students, graduates, postgraduates, and young professionals who are passionate about advancing sustainable healthcare and climate action.

Qualify for Green Health Fellowship Program

Contribute to Kenya's NDC goals

Connect your daily work to Kenya's 32% GHG reduction target and UHC commitments by 2030

Instructor

Niko Green

Niko Green

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