Reporting on efforts to prevent infectious diseases through immunization is a key part of health coverage – especially in developing areas. Journalists play an important role in examining public health efforts and in helping readers and viewers understand how and why vaccines are used.

Each month, IJNet features an international journalist who exemplifies the profession and has used the site to further his or her career. This month's journalist, Susana Landívar of Ecuador, found two training opportunities through IJNet, which she said helped improve her skills and have more confidence in her reporting.

Knight Fellow and health journalist Zarina Geloo shares techniques for finding sources, ideas and the root of the story.

An online training manual, published by the Inter Press Service, is designed to be used as part of a week-long training on gender and HIV training.