On July 2nd, 2010, VPHA’s representatives participated in theThe Agent Orange Working group workshop conducted by Vietnam veterans of America foundation.  The workshop  delivered a call to action on Orange Day (August 10th, 2010). Especially, at the workshop, the working group has discussed to develope the common “action plan” program.

From July 19-31, in Baltimore, USA, BPH. Do Hai Son, VPHA’s tobacco control program officer participated in the training course “Global Tobacco Control Leadership Program” organized by John Hopkins School of Public Health.

On July 29th , 2010, LaoCai’s PPHA hold a workshop on building smokefree offices with the participation of more than 60 attendants from local offices. The participants were informed with the tobacco harmful effect and some smokefree models. At the workshop, VPHA’s representative, BPH. Nguyen Kim Ngan presented plan on smoke-free office which drew the workshop’s attention. 
The participants were provided with the knowledge in tobacco control field including policy, latest research on tobacco harm, tobacco taxation, health warning, building smoke-free environment…The course also make condition for VPHA’s officer to discuss with the global experts and improve capacity in this field.