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Organisational Pandemic and Infectious Disease Preparedness

Recent outbreaks showed how quickly infectious disease can halt operations, sicken workforces and force African organisations into decisions they were never prepared to make. This course helps managers build a practical pandemic and infectious disease preparedness plan that keeps people safe and operations running. Participants learn to assess exposure, plan protective measures and coordinate a response that balances health, business continuity and clear communication.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how infectious disease outbreaks disrupt people and operations.
  • Assess workforce and operational exposure to infectious disease.
  • Plan protective, hygiene and distancing measures for the workplace.
  • Prepare continuity arrangements for reduced or remote workforces.
  • Coordinate response with health authorities and follow official guidance.
  • Communicate clearly with staff to reduce fear and misinformation.

Course outline

  1. 01Lessons from recent outbreaks
  2. 02Exposure and impact assessment
  3. 03Protective and hygiene measures
  4. 04Continuity for a reduced workforce
  5. 05Coordinating with health authorities
  6. 06Staff communication and wellbeing
  7. 07Building the preparedness plan

Who should attend

Business continuity managers, human resources practitioners, health and safety officers and operations managers responsible for organisational readiness during outbreaks.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Durban2R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026Online2US$900
16 to 17 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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