The International Society for Neglected Tropical Diseases 347d ago

This panel at the ISNTD Festival 2024 brings together journalists and scientists explores some of the challenges and opportunities for journalists reporting on scientific research and issues, with a focus on neglected tropical diseases. Speakers and presentations: Dr Trust Matsilele (Senior Lecturer Journalism, Birmingham City University) - Funding Roadblocks, Knowledge Gaps and Future of Science Journalism in Southern Africa Aline Tavares (Senior Communications Analyst, Instituto Butantan) – Lessons from combatting fake news and sharing health-related information with the general public Ricardo Carrillo Meza (Health Sciences Center, Autonomous University of Baja California, Mexicali) Adenike Adebowale-Tambe (Freelance journalist, Nigeria) Kathryn Cleary (Internews Health Journalism Network) Recorded online on April 23rd 2024 as part of the ISNTD Festival 2024, the annual conference by the ISNTD bringing together the creative industries, science communication and tropical diseases. https://www.isntd.org/isntd-festival