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International health journalism
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AP correspondent brings his local experience to an international story
In August 2018, the Democratic Republic of Congo declared its 10th outbreak of Ebola in 40 years. The number of…
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Health is on the agenda at UN Week
Welcome to UN Week in New York City … when savvy residents know better than to venture anywhere near the…
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UN, medical journal highlight oral care as a global public health challenge
Painful and debilitating oral diseases such as tooth decay, gum disease and oral cancers are estimated to impact more than…
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Advice from a journalist covering global health
Amy Maxmen, a San-Francisco-based science reporter for Nature magazine, travels the world to cover global health topics. In 2018, her…
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AHCJ board members speak at World Conference of Science Journalists #WCSJ2019
Ivan Oransky, M.D., president of AHCJ’s board of directors, and Maryn McKenna, an AHCJ board member, were among the speakers…
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Influenza virus in China remains potential pandemic threat
A strain of an influenza virus now circulating in China remains a potential pandemic threat while many gaps remain in…
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New fellowship program compares international health systems
The Association of Health Care Journalists has announced a new pilot fellowship program to help veteran U.S.-based journalists compare elements…
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Don’t forget about Ebola survivors, researcher tells reporters
While the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo was declared over by the World Health Organization in late…
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International group shares concerns about disconnect between dental, medical care
Back in 2000, then-Surgeon General David Satcher warned in his landmark “Oral Health in America” report about the nation’s “silent…
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For context, add global dimension to your reporting
Veteran health care journalist Trudy Lieberman says that she’s long observed that U.S. health reporters are reluctant to reach out…