Scientific seminar: “The issues of cancer, organ transplantation, and the challenges facing current health communication activities”

This is a professional development activity of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication, aimed at analyzing the role of journalism in propaganda and communication in the field of public health care, as well as providing journalism students with updated medical information on the current state of cancer and organ transplantation – one of the current hot topics in the field of medical communication.

The thematic discussion was organized to create a forum for students of the Faculty of Journalism and Communication to analyze the topic ""The issue of cancer, organ transplantation, and the challenges facing current health communication", aiming to enhance the understanding, thinking, and sense of responsibility of journalists regarding major issues of social life, contributing to connecting training activities in schools with organizations, agencies, and experts in the field.

The talk combined spoken presentations by speakers, live streaming, direct interaction between guests and attendees, and incorporated interactive audience engagement to enhance participation.

Keynote speaker:

• Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Minh Thai – Faculty of Journalism and Communication.
• Dr. Trinh Hong Son – Deputy Director of Viet Duc Hospital, Director of the National Organ Transplant Center.
• MSc. Vu Manh Cuong – Deputy Director, Department of Communication, Emulation and Commendation, Ministry of Health

Host: Journalist Nguyen Cao Cuong.

The specific topics discussed were:

• Analyze the role of information, communication, and health education in the National Strategy for Protecting, Caring for, and Improving the Health of the People.
• An analysis of the current state of media coverage on cancer and organ transplantation in Vietnam, and the challenges facing journalists.
• Exchange and share lessons learned, and propose new perspectives in healthcare communication.
• Introducing some typical models of health communication.

We cordially invite all teachers and interested students to attend or watch live on the website of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities.