The Role of Health Communication in Vietnam

This report describes how Vietnam achieved its success in the fight against TB, with an emphasis on the role of strategic health communication. The report includes an analysis of lessons learned and implications that may help other developing countries in their fight against TB.

Author:

Thuy, D.H.; Huong, N.T.M.; Tawfik, Y.; Church-Balin, C.

Audiences:

Health Educators/Communicators, International Agencies, Managers and Supervisors, Policy Makers

Topic:

Advocacy/Communications, Program Evaluation, Program Management

Language:

English

Country of Origin:

United States

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