Media-EIS Fellowship: FAD FM Reporter, 29 Others Unveiled As 2023 Fellows

The Nigeria Center for Disease Control (NCDC), Breakthrough ACTION Nigeria (BA-N), and the African Field Epidemiology Network (AFENET) has officially unveiled FAD FM Calabar Health Reporter, Emmanuel Onwuka, and 29 other journalists to participate in the first Media-EIS (Epidemiology, Infodemiology, and Social Behaviour Change) Fellowship Program.

Onwuka has consistently received commendations from NGOs, organizations and from colleagues for his exceptional reportage on health issues. His insightful coverage has been praised for promoting accurate health information and increasing public awareness.

His acceptance into the fellowship program underscores the vital role he has played as a health journalists and in disseminating crucial health messages on radio.

The Fellowship named a group of promising fellows who are set to become leaders in the field of disease control, basic epidemiology, effective social & behavior change communication as well as infodemic management.

Other recipients who made it to the fellowship are:

1 Bilikis Lawal, FRCN, Lagos State

2 Enebeli Blessing, VON, Lagos State

3 Chukwuemeka Pascal, Hot FM, Imo State

4 David Arome, Freelance journalist, Nassarawa State

5 Chidera Aneke, Darling FM, Imo State

6 Kazeem Biriowo, Tribune, FCT

7 Haruna Yaya, Daily Trust, Gombe State

8 Hauwa Umar, Voice of America, Kano State

9 Ezedimbu Karen, AIT, FCT

10 Hadiza Bawas, Karmed TV, Kano State

11 Kingsley Onwuka, Rapid Radio/TV, Abia State

12 Lois Sambo, Aso Radio, FCT

13 Mariam Ileyemi, Premium Times, Lagos State

14 Misbahu Hamza, Nigeria Health Watch, Kano State

15 Mukhtar Usman, Premier FM, Kano State

16 Nike Adebowale, Premium Times, FCT

17 Nasir Babi, Garkuwa FM, Sokoto State

18 Nurudeen Akewushola, ICIR, FCT

19 Ojoma Akor, Daily Trust, FCT

20 Precious Ogaga, NTA, Delta State

21 Smith Nwokocha, PH Wakawaka, Rivers State

22 Rebecca Caleb, Gombe Media Corporation, Gombe State

23 Sodiq Ojurugbe, Punch, Lagos State

24 Toluwani Omotesho, Print Cabal Media, Lagos State

25 Vanessa Richard, Sparkling FM, Cross River State

26 Zack Onwe, Talk Health Nigeria, FCT

27 Rachel Iyema, NAN, FCT

28 Raphael Obasiohia, Bridge FM, Delta State

29Yecenu Sasetu, Kiss FM, FCT

The fellows will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of public health projects, receive mentorship from experts, and engage in epidemiological fieldwork.

As the 2023 Media-EIS Fellowship cohort embarks on their journey, Nigeria eagerly anticipates the contributions they will make to public health. Their work will undoubtedly be instrumental in addressing global health challenges, including emerging infectious diseases, chronic illnesses, and health disparities.

The NCDC, BA-N, AFENET and the broader public health community are excited to welcome this new wave of dedicated professionals into the fold.