Health literacy
Turn trusted health information into clear, useful guidance.
Applications are closedVirtual Health Literacy & Emergency Response TrainingBuild essential skills.
Build essential skills.
Save lives. Lead change.
ViHLERT 2026 equips healthcare students with the knowledge, judgement and practical confidence to communicate clearly, respond to emergencies and create measurable community impact.
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415registrations in 2025
38medical schools represented in 2025
1,000+students targeted for 2026
What you will learn
Knowledge that moves into action.
Expert-led lectures, interactive discussions and practical assignments connect health communication with emergency response and leadership.
Digital communication
Educate responsibly and tackle health misinformation.
First aid & CPR
Build the confidence to respond in critical moments.
Crisis response
Communicate and act effectively in resource-limited settings.
The six-week journey
Learn together. Practise deliberately. Graduate prepared.
- Week 1Foundations of Health Literacy & AdvocacyIntroduction to Health Literacy · Healthcare Systems & Policies
- Week 2Real-World Applications of Health CommunicationDoctor–Patient Communication · Interdisciplinary Collaboration in Healthcare
- Week 3Community Health Education StrategiesPrinciples of Effective Health Education · Digital Health Communication & Tackling Misinformation
- Week 4Crisis & Emergency CommunicationCrisis Communication in Public Health Emergencies · Virtual Emergency Response Training (Theory-Based)
- Week 5Emergency Response & SimulationCPR & Life-Saving Techniques (Virtual Demonstration) · Managing Critical Situations in Resource-Limited Settings
- Week 6Closing, Reflection & CertificationSession details to be announced · Programme close details to be announced
How to apply
Bring a team of five students.
Choose one team lead to submit a single application for all five members. Prepare your academic details, team motivation and declarations before you begin.
1Form a team of five eligible students
2Choose one team lead
3Submit one complete team application
4Track the decision from your secure account
Applicant guide
Questions before your team applies?
Everything your five-person team should know before starting the application.
Still need help? Email EOhealthWho can apply for ViHLERT 2026?
Applications are for teams of exactly five students enrolled in recognized healthcare programmes. Every member must be able to participate fully and access the virtual sessions.
Can one student submit an individual application?
No. Choose one team lead to submit a single application containing the details of all five team members.
What happens after the team application is submitted?
Each listed member must sign in with the exact email used in the application and confirm their place. The team can then track its application decision securely.
When will the programme hold?
The six-week virtual training runs on Sundays from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM WAT, with 12 expert-led sessions across the programme.
Will participants receive certificates?
Participants who meet the programme completion requirements will receive a verifiable ViHLERT certificate.
When is the application deadline?
Complete and submit the full team application by 23 September 2026 at 11:59 PM WAT. Saved drafts are not considered submitted applications.
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