G-WAC Summer School · KNUST, Kumasi · 2026
Annual Modular Short Courses 2026 Pandemic intelligence for Africa
The German-West African Centre for Global Health and Pandemic Prevention welcomes you to MPPR and OneHealth — two intensive short courses on one learning platform, with virtual labs, training modules, and selection assessments.
- 2
- Flagship courses
- 10+
- Training days
- KNUST
- Kumasi, Ghana
- 10+
- Expert facilitators
About G-WAC
Global Health & Pandemic Prevention
The German-West African Centre builds capacity against pandemic threats through interdisciplinary research, resilient health systems work, and intensive training across Africa and Europe.
- Host
- KNUST College of Health Sciences, Kumasi
- Partners
- TU Berlin · Charité Medical University Berlin · University Hospital Bonn · University of Bayreuth
- Funded by
- DAAD · Project ID 57592595
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Hands-on training
Labs, R sandboxes, and guided exercises shaped by the 2025 MPPR summer school.
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Shared opening
MPPR and One Health cohorts meet for the official opening at KNUST, Kumasi.
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Professional network
A growing community of modellers and One Health practitioners across Africa.
Selection process
Shortlisted for MPPR or OneHealth?
Log in after you are invited. Facilitators enrol shortlisted applicants — then complete the timed pre-examination. MPPR includes modelling questions plus an in-browser R coding sandbox. OneHealth covers One Health concepts (multiple answers may apply). Workshop materials open only for enrolled participants.
Learning portal
How this platform works
Built for selection, training, schedules, and assessment in one place.
Access your course
When invited, open MPPR or OneHealth — facilitators enrol shortlisted applicants who pass the pre-exam.
Follow the schedule
Each course page holds the programme, materials, labs, and session resources.
Complete & track progress
Quizzes, activities, and completion tracking help facilitators review readiness.
2026 courses
Two workshops. One portal.
Choose your track — each has its own schedule, labs, and assessments on this platform.
Modelling track
MPPR 2026
Modelling for Pandemic Preparedness and Response
Infectious disease dynamics, scenario modelling, and mentored capstone work for African outbreak contexts — with an in-browser R coding sandbox for selection.
- SIR / SEIR foundations
- Calibration & validation
- Health economics scenarios
- Group modelling projects
One Health track
OneHealth 2026
One Health Operationalization
Human–animal–environment interfaces, zoonotic drivers, surveillance, AMR, and risk communication — with a shortlist quiz before enrolment.
- Zoonotic drivers
- One Health surveillance
- AMR & policy
- Risk communication