 | | | | | | | "Members of the media are on the front line when it comes to disease prevention... bringing information and education to the people. Let us work together for a healthier and, ultimately, happier nation.”
Dr. Libertina Amathila, Namibian Deputy Prime Minister, speaking at Health & Media workshop | |
| | | | Since 2003, hundreds of journalists and media professionals from many areas around the Commonwealth have taken part in our unique "hands-on", in-country workshop.
Originally developed by the Commonwealth Health and Media Partnership, our 5-day, course, is designed to be relevant, credible, interesting, flexible, practical, and sustainable.
Draft programme - Health and Media
Draft programme - Malaria and Media
Course Trainers: Colin Lloyd, Angela Dawson
Course funders and partners16 in-country training courses to date: | | Participant comments: | | | "It has really helped me to understand the disease better and given me the urge to join the rest of the world as we campaign for a malaria free environment. The sessions were very well coordinated. I particularly enjoyed getting involved in the group projects. This made the subjects of discussion lighter and more fun. Most of all, I enjoyed the end-of-course presentations and feedback. I was also glad to learn that I can eat mangoes and still be malaria free."
Nkirote Gikunda of The People Newspaper Nairobi.
"One of the great things this course did for me was that it has enabled me to reach out to the world. One is now linked to people in a wide range of countries."
Tikum Mbah Azonga, TV news journalist, Cameroon.
"I think this workshop has made a strong impact here in Cameroon."
Richard Wildash, High Commissioner, British High Commission, Cameroon
"I must tell you the workshop was worthwhile. I am gradually noticing its impact on my career as a journalist. I would now would like to specialise in health reporting."
Olivia Mbwaye, Producer, Eden Radio, Yaounde, Cameroon |
| | | | | | | | course images | | | | | | |  | | | In Malawi, workshop participants interview community leaders to discuss health myths and concerns. | |  | | | In Kenya, participants learn, first hand, how to dip bed-nets. | |  | | | Botswana participants take the knowledge test. | |  | | | In the Gambia, a networking reception hosted by the British High Commissioner. | |  | | | On Friday, group presentations in Botswana are critiqued by trainers and invited guests | |  | | | In Lesotho, certificates of completion are presented by the Minister of Health. | |  | | All course participants are members of the Health and Media listserv... to this day, they continue to develop skills, share knowledge, and support one other.
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