African Disease Prevention and Research Development Initiative (ADRAP) has opened the call for journalists reporting health and related issues in Africa to apply to be part of the second cohort of the Africa Disease Reporting Fellowship (ADReF), scheduled.
The six weeks fellowship which holds between April and May of each year is intended to build the capacity of African journalists, especially those reporting on health and related topics.
This year, the fellowship would focus on Primary Health in Africa.
Anchored on the theme titled, “Primary Global Health in Africa: Situating Africa’s primary healthcare in the global health landscape” the fellowship targeted at mid-career journalists is designed to equip journalists with the tools, knowledge, and expertise to report on health topics with accuracy, depth, and from an African perspective.
It also offers Hands-on training experience that allows participants to learn from scientists, experienced journalists, and health experts to
improve your storytelling and reporting techniques, as well as network with other health reporters, professionals, and media stakeholders
across Africa.
The selected journalists would engage with experts and colleagues during a six weeks period that involves five weeks of virtual live sessions and a five-day intensive in-person training that includes field trips to relevant government agencies, hospitals, and partner organisations.
During the fellowship period, outstanding reports would be celebrated with awards.
Those willing to apply should visit https://adrap.org/about-the-fellowship/ for a chance to be selected.
