Are you a health journalist looking to improve your craft? Or are you a health expert looking to make greater impact through effective collaboration with the media?
The dissemination of health information in Africa faces significant challenges due to gaps in health reporting skills and the effective communication of health research. Recognising the pivotal role that journalism plays in public health awareness and the translation of health research into public knowledge, fraycollege, is hosting a novel fellowship programme for journalists and health experts to reinvigorate the coverage of health and development stories in Africa.
The 9-month fellowship will support two collaborative cohorts comprising health journalists and health sector experts offering access to bespoke training workshops, resources and grant support aimed at improving the quality of health reporting in Africa.
Who should apply?
- Health journalists, experts from Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Zambia, Malawi and Ethiopia
- Journalists should have some experience in reporting on health issues and ideally work for a publication or media house
- A ‘health expert’ could be a scientist, researcher, public health official, policy maker, community health worker, academic, civil society campaigner or activist
What does the fellowship include?
- A series of health communications workshops delivered virtually
- E-course on health reporting/communication
- In-person conference in Johannesburg, South Africa
- Data stipend
- Story production grant
Sound interesting? Apply here, and share with health reporters and personnel in your network.
Closing date for applications: 24 February 2025
For any questions please email readb@fraycollege.com
