“PREMIUM TIMES JOURNALIST, 39 OTHERS WIN FELLOWSHIP”

A journalist from Premium Times, Nike Adebowale-Tambe, along with 39 other journalists from various African nations, has been chosen to cover the 3rd International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA) in Lusaka, Zambia.

Mrs. Tambe, a senior reporter on Premium Times’ development desk, has extensively covered health issues and received praise for her work in the field.

As per the list on the official CPHIA2023 website, Mrs. Adebowale-Tambe is among four Nigerian journalists selected to cover the high-profile event in Zambia and participate in a six-month fellowship program.

The other Nigerian journalists selected are Lara Adejoro from The Punch newspaper, Thelma Thoma-Abeku from Nigeria Health Watch, and Rahma Jimoh from Al Jazeera Nigeria.

Fellows also come from Kenya, Uganda, Mozambique, Gambia, Cote d’Ivoire, Eswatini, Liberia, Tunisia, Congo, Morocco, Zimbabwe, Egypt, and South Africa, among others.

The organizers stated, “The 40 fellows were chosen from a pool of more than 800 applicants, through a rigorous and competitive selection process. Fellows were chosen based on their compelling submissions and commitment to elevating public health reporting on the continent.”

About CPHIA 23

CPHIA is an annual conference organized by the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). It serves as an African-led platform for leaders to reflect on health and science lessons and discuss creating more resilient health systems.

This year’s conference, themed “Breaking Barriers: Repositioning Africa in the Global Health Architecture,” will be held in Lusaka, Zambia, from November 27 to 30, showcasing new scientific discoveries.

Journalism Fellowship Programme: The Africa CDC emphasizes the significant role media plays in global health and has established the CPHIA 2023 Journalism Fellowship Programme. Through this six-month program, journalists will receive training on scientific writing and communication, participate in conference sessions, gain knowledge of health challenges and innovations, interact with health sector leaders, and provide in-depth coverage of conference findings.

The aim is to build a cohort of journalists with skills in health reporting to enhance public health discourse and strengthen accountability for health policies and programs across the continent.

Margaret Gyapong, Director of the Institute of Health Research and Co-chair of CPHIA 2023, urged fellows to utilize the opportunity for skill development and networking.

Benjamin Djoudalbaye, Head of Policy, Health Diplomacy, and Communication at Africa CDC, stated that the program aims to build a network of specialist health reporters understanding the importance of public health communications.

The CPHIA Journalism Fellowship Programme is delivered in partnership with AllAfrica.com, an official media partner for CPHIA 2023. Juanita Williams, Managing Editor at AllAfrica.com, mentioned the program is designed to provide critical skills to fellows through training, mentorship, and on-the-ground experience

Zainab Adewale: From the News Source: Premium Time