The Gulf Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, in collaboration with the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, organized a virtual training course that lasted 12 weeks on the applications of the R programming language. The course aimed to develop essential skills in data organization and enhance participants' capabilities in managing, analyzing, and visualizing public health data effectively.
The course included practical applications using real data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, providing participants with hands-on experience in handling and analyzing data using scientifically rigorous methods.
This program is part of the Centre's ongoing efforts to build capacities and enhance competencies in the field of vital statistics and public health, contributing to evidence-based decision-making and improving the quality of health data in the region.
The Centre emphasized that this initiative aligns with the collaborative efforts among GCC countries and meets the increasing demand for developing specialized technical skills. It aims to achieve an advanced health system founded on knowledge and innovation.