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News and mental health: What journalists should know

WebIt's important to evaluate whether a person's mental illness is relevant to include in a story, and if it is, to ensure that the person has a diagnosis, she said. Stay …

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Tips for journalists covering health issues

WebOct 30, 2018 in Specialized Topics. Health journalism can be a tricky beat to cover because the issues are usually sensitive in nature and involve technical jargon, but Zarina Geloo …

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Key quotes on the origin of COVID-19 and self-protection measures

WebAs part of the Global Health Crisis Reporting Forum — a project with our parent organization, the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) — we talked with Dr. …

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Everyone's a health reporter now: Covering COVID-19 on other beats

WebAs the COVID-19 pandemic grinds more and more countries to a halt, journalists around the world are doing just the opposite. They’re finding a second gear to …

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Key quotes: Understanding how COVID-19 vaccines work

WebBelow is a breakdown of the different types of vaccines being used to fight COVID-19: mRNA vaccines: The vaccines produced by Pfizer and Moderna are mRNA. “ …

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Photojournalism best practices during COVID-19

WebPhotojournalism can be a dangerous line of work, especially when it comes to reporting on critical events and developments on-site. High-risk environments for …

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Covering climate change's effects on our mental health

WebThe Australian Medical Association proclaimed climate change a health emergency as unprecedented weather events were having “devastating impacts on …

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ICFJ offers Health Innovation Journalism Fellowship [Worldwide]

WebExperienced journalists with a passion for innovative storytelling in health-related journalism can apply for a fellowship. The International Center for Journalists …

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Reporting on vaccine inequity: Here's what to know.

WebCOVID-19 has exposed flaws within health care systems globally.Among these has been the striking inequity in access to vaccines between high and low-income …

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Why mental health support for journalists and newsrooms in …

WebUkraine’s population has been living at war for more than 10 years, and two of them were marked by a full-scale invasion that has resulted in dozens of thousands of …

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World TB Day: How does it affect your community

WebTuberculosis (TB) kills about 4,700 people a day. Unfortunately, most people know very little about it. In 2006, Doctors Without Borders rated it the second most …

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Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity program seeks applicants …

WebEarly to mid-career journalists and other professionals around the world are eligible for a fellowship. The Atlantic Fellows for Health Equity is accepting applications …

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Health reporting can be constructive. This Nigerian outlet shows …

WebHealth reporting in Nigeria has historically focused more on issues in government policies and responses, and the consequences of disease outbreaks in …

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Journalism association aims to transform health reporting in …

WebIn Ethiopia, where journalists usually vie to cover the economy, crime and entertainment, a new collective of 100 journalists and communicators is shining a …

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How community radio stations boost health coverage in Ethiopia

WebAccording to Belete, whose focus at EngenderHealth Ethiopia also includes behavior change, trainee journalists from 19 community radio stations helped to ensure …

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Global Health Unfiltered opens Op-Ed Competition [Worldwide]

WebStudents and young professionals from low— and middle-income countries are highly encouraged to submit their articles. Global Health Unfiltered announces its …

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Training workshop on covering climate and health [Asia]

WebJournalists from Asia can apply for this in-person workshop in Kuala Lumpur. The 2024 Planetary Health Annual Meeting and Summit is hosting a one-day training …

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