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Local Voices - journalism for better public health

A Special Briefing by Internews Network's In-Country Advisors

Learn how local media improve health and put sensitive issues on the public agenda

Introductory Remarks by:

Gloria Coe, Cognizant Technical Officer, Communications for Change (C-Change) project, USAID

Panelists include:

  • Jon Cohen − Correspondent on HIV/AIDS and other health issues, Science magazine
  • Laurie Zivetz, Ph.D − Internews Global Health Director, Washington DC
  • Mia Malan − Internews Senior Health Journalism Advisor, Washington DC
  • Jaya Shreedhar, M.D. − Internews Resident Journalism Advisor, India
  • Ida Jooste − Internews Resident Journalism Advisor, Kenya
  • Sandra Ndonye − Internews Media & Development Manager, Kenya
  • Josephine Kamara − Internews Resident Journalism Advisor, Nigeria
  • Akubo Adegbe − Internews Program Manager, Nigeria
  • Sonya De Masi − Internews Resident Journalism Advisor, Ethiopia

About the panelists

At the National Press Club
529 14th St. NW
Washington, DC  20045

Tuesday, September 9, 2008
8:30am - 10:30
Light breakfast served

Questions: Dorothy Dai: ddai (at) internews (dot) org | 202-833-5740 x228

MORE INFORMATION:

How Good Reporting Improves Health and Saves Lives - e-newsletter on Internews' health journalism programs.




 

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