The National Aids Commission (NAC) in partnership with the Anti-AIDS Media Network on September 11 commenced a three-day capacity-building training for journalists, educating them about HIV/AIDS reporting without mentioning the victim’s name in order to avoid stigmatization and discrimination. The training brought together over 30 journalists from various media institutions, including reporters from the various radio and television stations as well as those from the print media. Andrew stressed the need for media practitioners to increase the awareness campaign by bringing people together as part of multi-level efforts to mutually reinforce the messages through interpersonal, community and national channels. The training seeks to improve the understanding of journalists on effective and correct reporting on HIV/AIDS-related issues through spot messages or anti-AIDS jingles. The training is being hosted to engender collaboration between the National AIDS Commission and other stakeholders for effective HIV-prevention messages throughout the media.

Source: Daily Observer September 13, 2018 02:24 UTC