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Health Journalism

Mia Malan: Eight lessons the Covid pandemic taught me about journalism
National
/ 22 April 2022

Mia Malan: Eight lessons the Covid pandemic taught me about journalism

During a crisis such as the Covid pandemic, people have simple demands of the media: how to protect themselves, which government rules they have to follow and what the future holds

By Mia Malan
Journalists have to be seekers of truth, not activists
Africa
/ 17 November 2020

Journalists have to be seekers of truth, not activists

Many feel the urge to offer direction in a world that seems to be spiralling out of control faster every day

By Christoph Plate
Donor-funded journalism is on the rise in Africa: why it needs closer scrutiny
Article
/ 8 July 2019

Donor-funded journalism is on the rise in Africa: why it needs closer scrutiny

Western aid has resulted in an Anglo-American culture of journalism education which has proved impractical to implement in African countries

By Audrey Gadzekpo and Chris Paterson 1
Bhekisisa, M&G journalists nab top honours at health awards
Article
/ 19 June 2017

Bhekisisa, M&G journalists nab top honours at health awards

Reporters lauded for their work on prison conditions, refugees’ access to health and SA’s road to a sugar tax.

By Bhekisisa Team Author
From the judges’ seat: Three lessons for scientists
Article
/ 7 March 2016

From the judges’ seat: Three lessons for scientists

Here are three tips to help keep your scientific presentations interesting, full of life and not sleep inducing.

By Amy Green
Bhekisisa scoops awards
Article
/ 29 May 2014

Bhekisisa scoops awards

Bhekisisa, the Mail & Guardian’s health desk, bagged four awards at the Discovery Health Journalism Awards on Wednesday night.

By Staff Reporter and Bhekisisa Team
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Article
/ 18 April 2013

Bhekisisa: Our health journalism centre is here

The Mail & Guardian has launched its health journalism centre, Bhekisisa. You can find all the details here.

By Staff Reporter
Winning missive on health centre’s role
Article
/ 12 April 2013

Winning missive on health centre’s role

We have a winner from last week’s letter competition.

By Staff Reporter
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Article
/ 5 April 2013

Bhekisisa: Help us choose a winner

One of our reader letters will win a one-year digital subscription to the Mail & Guardian. Help us decide who deserves it.

By Staff Reporter
Health matters: Let’s bhekisisa it
Article
/ 28 March 2013

Health matters: Let’s bhekisisa it

The <em>M&G’s</em> new health journalism centre is ready to make its mark, scrutinise and inform.

By Mia Malan
M&G Health Journalism Centre
Article
/ 19 February 2013

M&G Health Journalism Centre

Bhekisisa aims to improve health reporting not only at the M&G but also at media houses across the continent.

By Mia Malan, Amy Green and Ina Skosana
Are you a creative thinker?
Article
/ 19 February 2013

Are you a creative thinker?

Suggest a name for our new Health Journalism Centre and win a 12 month <em>M&G</em> subscription!

By Mia Malan
The road to health is paved with bad conventions
Analysis
/ 23 June 2011

The road to health is paved with bad conventions

The healthcare industry says it doesn’t get the coverage it deserves, but it fails to grasp what makes a story worth telling, writes <b>Mia Malan</b>.

By Mia Malan

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