By, Aug. 13 -- Mpho Shelile
BEREA
The Ministry of Health (MOH), through its Extended Program on Immunization, recently held a three-day media training workshop aimed at equipping journalists with knowledge and skills to promote ethical and accurate reporting, particularly on health-related issues.
The workshop, hosted at Aloes Lancers Gap Sehlabeng, Berea, brought together journalists from various media houses. It focused on the role of media in promoting health awareness, addressing misinformation, and reporting responsibly on immunization and other health topics.
Speaking during the workshop, Reaoboka Maraisane, a Social and Behavior Change Officer at UNICEF, emphasised the negative effects of misinformation, especially when it comes ...