The Aspen Institute

Communicating with the public is an essential skill that is often not emphasized in public health curricula. Seven senior staff of the Ministry of Health and Population, as well as an international and a national officer from the World Health Organization in Nepal attended a half-day session on “Effective Communication and Media Relations” organized by Ministry of Health and Population, with assistance from MLI. This training provided guidance on how MOHP staff should communicate with journalists to disseminate their Ministry’s message to the general population. The participants appreciated the hands-on approach and found the practical video sessions that allowed for direct feedback and suggestion for improvements very useful.