Developing a Website for the Trachoma Control Program in Vietnam

Project Overview

• Field: Health Policy & Systems
• Duration: 10/2007 – 03/2008
• Funder/client: International Trachoma Initiative (ITI)
• Implementing agency: Center for Environmental and Health Studies (CEHS)
• Location: Hà Nội, Vietnam

Introduction

In trachoma control programs, communication and the provision of accurate, accessible information to technical staff, management agencies and communities plays an important role in supporting disease prevention, treatment, and behavior change in personal and environmental hygiene.

The project developed a website for the Trachoma Control Program in Vietnam as an official information channel to introduce the program and publish documents, news and communication content related to trachoma control, as Vietnam intensified its SAFE strategy and elimination activities.

CEHS's Role

CEHS directly proposed, designed and finalized the program's website. Under the contract, CEHS worked with the client to agree on the interface direction, information structure and main content, ensuring alignment with the program's communication objectives. Beyond technical development and content layout, CEHS also collected information, edited and published the website's initial articles.

Key Activities

• Proposing and agreeing on the website interface for the Trachoma Control Program in Vietnam.
• Developing the information structure and main sections of the site.
• Designing, editing and publishing initial content for the website.
• Collecting information and writing the first 12 articles to launch the site.
• Finalizing the website as an information channel for communication and knowledge-sharing on trachoma control.

Key Results

• Completed development of the Trachoma Control Program website in Vietnam per the contract scope of work.
• Established an online communication platform to introduce the program and share trachoma-related information.
• Finalized initial website content, including the first 12 articles, for communication and visitor information.
• Helped improve information access, support program communication, and raise awareness of trachoma control in Vietnam.