Nigeria Health Watch 2020 2nd Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship For Nigerian Journalists

Nigeria has taken important steps to improve its ability to find, stop and prevent disease outbreaks and other health threats before they get out of control; but not much can be done without adequate funding.

Be part of the solution by highlighting ways to address Nigeria’s funding challenges through your reporting! Help to raise the profile of epidemic preparedness and generate support for robust epidemic preparedness funding. After all, as COVID-19 has shown, it’s not a question of if but when the next disease outbreak will occur. Scroll down to method of application and apply before the deadline

• Table of Content
• About Nigeria Health Watch
• Nigeria Health Watch Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Nigeria Health Watch Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship
• Requirements for Nigeria Health Watch Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Nigeria Health Watch

Nigeria Health Watch uses informed advocacy and communication to influence health policy and seek better health and access to healthcare in Nigeria. We seek to amplify some of the great work happening in the health sector, challenge the bad, and create a space for positive ideas and action. Through its various platforms, Nigeria Health Watch provides informed commentary and in-depth analysis of health issues in Nigeria, always in good conscience. We are not afraid to take on the difficult topics that many commentators choose to ignore. Our reach is wider than... continue reading

Nigeria Health Watch Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Nigeria Health Watch Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship

Nigeria Health Watch will award three fellowships to outstanding journalists with a passion for covering epidemic preparedness. Fellows will receive financial support for the 3-month period, to complete their reporting, as well as continued coaching and support accessing national and international data and contacts, among other benefits.

Requirements for Nigeria Health Watch Prevent Epidemics Journalism Fellowship Qualification

The Fellowship is open to journalists affiliated with mainstream, print and online media in Nigeria.

Expectations:

1. Fellows will be expected to participate in all scheduled activities.
2. Fellows will be expected to publish, in their affiliated media (Print, TV, Radio, Online), at least 3 stories – with 1 in long form.
3. Fellows will be expected to continue to provide coverage to the prevent epidemics project after their fellowship.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

To apply, please use any of the themes below to propose 2 story ideas you will focus on during the fellowship:

1. The current state of Nigeria’s funding for epidemic preparedness
2. The economic cost of not providing adequate funding for epidemic preparedness
3. Existing gaps in current funding pattern for epidemic preparedness.
4. How lack of sustained funding of Nigeria’s public health institutes make infectious disease outbreaks catastrophic

Also, please provide links to any relevant publications, presentations, or other representations of your work that you’d like to share.

For more details, visit Nigeria Health Watch website