In a concerted effort to advance Universal Health Coverage (UHC) by 2030, a group of journalists recently completed a training program focused on the Community Scorecard (CSC) initiative, which evaluates healthcare facilities within specific communities.
The two-day workshop, organized by the African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN), the Ghana Health Service, and the African Leaders Malaria Alliance (ALMA), aimed to enhance journalists’ skills in tracking and reporting on local healthcare delivery.
Dr. Charity Binka, Executive Director of AMMREN, emphasized the vital role journalists play in amplifying community voices. “This training empowers journalists to demand accountability and drive improvements in health outcomes,” she stated. She also expressed gratitude to various partners for their support and highlighted AMMREN’s ongoing commitment to fostering healthy discourse across Africa.
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During the workshop, Dr. Andrew Ayim, Deputy Director of Information, Monitoring, and Evaluation at the Ghana Health Service, addressed the participants, stressing the importance of cultivating strong relationships with healthcare providers. He acknowledged the challenges journalists face when reporting on sensitive health issues and underscored the necessity for accurate representation in their work.
The training marked a significant step toward equipping journalists with the tools needed to advocate for improved health services in their communities, reinforcing their essential role in the quest for better healthcare delivery.
