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Juba: Al-Naeim Mubarak Kuol
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with UNICEF, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the Union of Journalists of South Sudan (UJOSS), has launched a two-day media training workshop focused on ethical health reporting. The workshop aims to enhance understanding of the Health Sector Transformation Project (HSTP), which is the first government-led initiative in this field.
The workshop will cover essential topics such as funding sources and key health interventions, particularly in areas such as maternal and child health, immunization, and strengthening healthcare systems.
Over 60 participants from various media outlets are taking part in the workshop, reinforcing the country’s commitment to improving the quality of health reporting.
Dr. Anthony Garang, Head of Communication for the Project Management Unit (PMU), praised the partnership with UNICEF, WHO, and the Union of Journalists, highlighting the importance of their collaboration in raising public awareness about urgent health issues in South Sudan.
Angela Travis, Head of Communication at UNICEF, emphasized that the workshop aims to combat misinformation in media reports related to health issues. “Journalists play a critical role in informing the public. There has been significant misinformation surrounding health issues, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic,” noted Ms. Travis. Mr. Oyet Patrick Charles, Chairman of the Union of Journalists, expressed concern over the health impacts on journalists, revealing that the union has lost three young journalists in the past six months. He called on health professionals to assist journalists in regularly monitoring their health.
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