Call for Entries: Regional Antimicrobial Resistance Media Award (Africa)

Deadline: 30 October 2023

The World Health Organisation Regional Office for Africa is pleased to announce the call for entries for the Regional AMR Champion Journalist and Media House Awards organized jointly by quadripartite (FAO, UNEP, WOAH, WHO) and the African Union to recognize outstanding contributions in raising awareness about Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) and promoting responsible journalism in the field.

Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) poses a significant global health threat, and effective communication is crucial in addressing this issue. The Regional AMR Champion Journalist and Media House Awards seek to acknowledge journalists and media houses that have championed and demonstrated excellence in reporting, investigative journalism, storytelling, and advocacy related to AMR.

Categories

Regional AMR Champion Journalist Award: This award recognizes individual journalists who have made remarkable contributions to AMR journalism through their investigative reports, feature stories, opinion pieces, or other forms of media.
Regional AMR Champion Media House Award: This award acknowledges media houses that have consistently showcased a commitment to covering AMR-related topics, promoting responsible reporting, and raising public awareness about AMR through their organizational efforts.

Prizes and Recognition

A custom designed Quadripartite and Africa Union trophy/plaque will be presented to all winners accompanied by a prize.
In addition, winners will have the opportunity to showcase their work during the 2023 World AMR Awareness Week physical continent commemoration to be held from 18th to 24th November, 2023 in Harare, Zimbabwe (paid for trip).

Eligibility Criteria

The awards are open to journalists and media houses (Private/Commercial Radio, Community Radio, Television, Print Media, Online Media) operating within the African Region.
Entries must have been published or broadcasted between 01 January, 2022 and 30th September, 2023.
Submissions can include articles, news reports, TV or radio segments, documentaries, podcasts, or online multimedia content.

For more information, visit WHO.