Building capacity for health communication across sectors and disciplines - before and during COVID-19
Oswaldo Cruz Foundation/FIOCRUZ - Brasilia

THE NEED
To build capacity for health communication across sectors and disciplines
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THE ORGANIZATION
The Oswaldo Cruz Foundation/FIOCRUZ- Brasilia is a scientific institution working to promote health and quality of life as well as to reduce social inequalities in the Brazilian population

WHAT WE DID
(1) Designed and delivered the kick-off lecture as well as two modules/interactive workshops for a professional development course on ​Health Communication, which is intended for staff members of the local Ministry of Health (MOH), health journalists, communication specialists, and other professionals

(2)  Developed and facilitated an interactive training module/workshop on community-driven risk communication during COVID-19 and beyond

(3) Provided strategic input on the importance of strengthening communication systems in Brazil via capacity building and training