Ogun NMA tasks journalists on accurate health reportage
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By Yetunde Fatungase
Abeokuta, June 13, 2024(NAN) The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) Ogun state chapter, has expressed its partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to promote credible and accurate reporting of health-related issues.
The partnership aims at bridging the information gap between journalists and healthcare practitioners.
Speaking at a meeting of the committee set up to champion the course, NMA Chairman Dr. Kunle Ashimi underscored the need for accurate reporting and appealed to journalists to verify information before publishing.
He also enjoined journalists to avoid misinformation and to feature qualified medical professionals as resource persons in their programmes.
Also speaking, Dr. Kehinde Sowole, a committee member, reiterated the association’s commitment to eradicating quackery in the health profession and advocated for health insurance to make healthcare more accessible and affordable.
NUJ Secretary Mr Bunmi Adigun commended the NMA for the partnership and assured the association of collaborative reporting.
He suggested more symposiums for journalists to enhance their knowledge and foster unity.
“This partnership promises to enhance the quality of health reporting in Ogun State, promoting accurate and reliable information for the public,” Adigun said. (NAN)
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Edited by Ekemini Ladejobi
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