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Covering COVID-19: Concepts, sources, treatments and more

WEB(1) Understand key concepts. Reports from the World Health Organization (WHO) contain new and potentially confusing terms. For example, two important terms …

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Key quotes: Are our health systems prepared for COVID-19

WEBWe talked with Dr. Claire Standley, an assistant research professor at Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security, as part of the …

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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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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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Mental health tips and resources for journalists

WEBJournalists are often on the frontlines of some of the world’s most challenging events, from crime scenes and road accidents to natural disasters and wars. Now, …

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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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Health reporting: Finding data and verifying expert claims

WEBSince the start of the pandemic, COVID-19 stories have appeared on the homepages of publications around the globe, making health stories mainstream. As the …

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Journalist of the month: Paul Adepoju

WEBOct 30, 2020 in Journalist of the Month. Paul Adepoju ’s career didn’t follow a typical path. He’s a scientist-turned-journalist who now has experience covering health, technology, …

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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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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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International Journalists' Network

WEBIJNet delivers the latest on global media innovation, news apps and tools, training opportunities and expert advice for professional and citizen journalists …

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4 sources every health journalist should use more often

WEB4 sources every health journalist should use more often. by Tara Haelle. Jan 18, 2022 in Specialized Topics. If you regularly cover medical studies, reaching out to …

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Vital context for reporting on malnutrition International …

WEBVital context for reporting on malnutrition. by Emma Manring and Taylor Dibbert. Sep 3, 2021 in Specialized Topics. Malnutrition is a health crisis affecting …

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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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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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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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Tips for reporting on eating disorders

WEBContent warning: In this article we discuss some specific aspects of eating disorders that some people might find triggering. If you or someone you know is …

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Reporting on Reproductive Health, Part 6: Covering reproductive …

WEBReproductive health access has become a major issue in U.S. elections since Roe v. Wade was overturned. A series of elections and ballot initiatives in which …

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