The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) in Ogun State has formed a partnership with the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) to promote credible and accurate reporting of health-related issues.
The partnership aims to bridge the information gap between journalists and healthcare practitioners.
Speaking at a meeting of the committee set up to champion the course, NMA Chairman in Ogun State, Dr. Kunle Ashimi emphasized the need for accurate reporting and appealed to journalists to verify information before publishing.
He also encouraged journalists to limit health programs to avoid misinformation and to feature qualified medical professionals as resource persons.
Dr. Kehinde Sowole, a committee membe, 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 Comrade Alhaji Bunmi Adigun commended the NMA for the partnership and assured collaborative reporting.
He suggested organizing a symposium 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.
Present at the event were NMA Chairman, Dr. Kunle Ashimi, Dr. Festus Adetonwa Secretary NMA, Comrade Bunmi Adigun, Secretary of Ogun NUJ, Dr.Ishola Adedoyin Ags1, Dr. Kehinde Sowole Member of the committee, and Yusuf Adeleke News editor at FortressNews.