January 19, 2021
By Mohamed Konneh
Health Reporters Network Sierra Leone in collaboration with Speak Up Africa will hold its first Malaria and Health awards on January 22nd 2021 at the Golden Tulip Hotel, Aberdeen in Freetown.
The award ceremony is part of effort to recognize journalists who have done so much in educating communities about malaria and to also recognize people who have done so well within the health sector.
The award is also for Speak Up Africa to celebrate journalists who have demonstrated exemplary leadership that have brought about a positive impact through their work and initiatives.
Speaking to this medium about the planned awards, Health Reporters Network President, Swaliho Vandi said the award is to recognize media practitioners who continue to raised awareness and drive action around important public health issues such as malaria, neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), immunization, sanitation, and COVID-19.