Office of Media Training and Development
Past Training 2005Health Journalism
Buenos Aires, Argentina | Oct. 11-14, 2004 « Back to Past Training
About 30 leading journalists from newspapers and broadcast outlets across Latin America participated in a “Journalism and Health” seminar that focused on HIV/AIDS.
Speakers included Dr. Mario Valcarcel, Pan American Health Organization (PAHO); Dr. Anibal Sosa, Director, International Programs, Alliance for the Prudent Use of Antibiotics; Dr. Jorge Benetucci, Chief of Infectious Diseases unit, Hospital Muniz in Buenos Aires and Dr. Elena Maria Obieta pictured above.
Journalists also tested an innovative Health Journalism CD-ROM designed to help students and others improve their understanding and coverage of complicated health issues.
To see the recommendations for Spanish-speaking health journalists issued at the conclusion by the seminar participants - click here.
