Health Journalism
Buenos Aires, Argentina
October 11-14, 2004
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 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.
