[By NBC-1TV H. J Yook]Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health and Welfare, KOHI(President; Lee Sangyong) successfully concluded ‘Communicable Disease Control’ with KOICA. The course is part of Korea's ODA plans. 11 health officials, professionals and medical doctors from 9 countries: Laos, Sudan, Cambodia, Uganda, Nigeria, Ethiopia, East Timor, Haiti, Colombia, participated in the course from 3rd, Jul. to 22th, Jul. in 2011.

The course was designed to review successful Korean health and Communicable disease control policies and projects. Trainees also analyzed specific issues of their own countries and drew solutions and action plans through a series of workshops. Quality Lecturers from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Korea CDC, and medical schools helped the trainees learn and understand the programs throughout the course. The trainees also visited the Ministry of Health and Welfare, Yonsei University Hospital and Busan National Quarantine Station to see and learn Korea‘s health systems and Jongro 119 center, Hyundai Motors and Heavy Industries, and Gyeongju cultural heritage places to experience Korea’s culture and industry.

“Learning environment was very conducive to studying” said Michael Mugwanya MUSIITWA, Head of Chemical Services and Administration of the Hospital of Uganda. “Staff, tour, program, and environment, all things I experienced here were very nice.” Successful conclusion of ‘Communicable Disease Control’ is expected to contribute to the achievement of MDGs 6 of participating countries and the world.

KOHI has been running various programs, including community healthcare development program and infectious disease control program, to contribute to improvement of the world's health.