Vietnam Public Health Association (VPHA) is a social organization of volunteers who work in public health field in order to develop the Public Health discipline in Vietnam. The objectives of the association are to contribute to improving community health, enhance interdisciplinary collaboration and international cooperation, and protect and take care of legitimate spiritual and material interests for members. It was founded in December 2002 with the headquarters being in Hanoi, having its own legal status, seal, logo, magazine as mouthpiece and financial autonomy.All individuals and organizations working in public health and other sectors, who are interested in public health development and wish to participate in VPHA activities, are eligible to become “ Members of Vietnam Public Health Association”

I. MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY             

Organization          

Individual          

Support member           

Honorary member

II. THE TASK OF THE MEMBERS

1. Respecting the principle and goal of the Association; abiding by the Association's Statues and Resolutions.

2. Participating actively in activities undertaken by the Association.

3. Getting involved propaganda work for recruitment of new members; upholding the honour and prestige of the Association.

4. Being solidary and mutually assistant to colleagues who are members and non-members of the Association.

5. Participating in the activities of a grassroots organ of the Association; fully paying the membership dues.

III. THE MEMBER'S BENEFITS AND RIGHTS

1. To participate in discussion and vote of all Association's undertakings; to be eligible for candidacy, being nominated and participation in election of Executive Committee at different levels within the Association.

2. To be further trained in professional disciplines; be encouraged and provided with favourable conditions to promote ability in professional-related areas.

3. To be sponsored and provided with favourable conditions by the Association to conduct research and disseminate research findings as well as to protect the property rights.

4. To be protected by the Association with the legitimate and legal professional rights.

 5. To be eligible for having other benefits stipulated by the Association. 6. To be eligible for withdrawing from the Association.