World Health Organization (WHO) Science Africa 2024 Road Safety Reporting Training for African Journalists

Africa has the highest road traffic fatality rate in the world. Over 800 people are killed in road crashes every day, more than half of them vulnerable road users like pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists. It’s a public health crisis that is entirely preventable. It’s also a huge story that must be told.

The World Health Organization (WHO) and Science Africa will host a three-day training workshop for journalists in Nairobi, Kenya, from 16-18 July 2024. The workshop will also include the official launch of the WHO Africa Regional Report on Road Safety. The aim is to equip journalists to report on key road safety issues and help them to train others. 

• Table of Content
• About World Health Organization (WHO)
• Road Safety Reporting Training
• Aim and Benefits of Road Safety Reporting Training
• Requirements for Road Safety Reporting Training Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About World Health Organization (WHO)

WHO began when our Constitution came into force on 7 April 1948 – a date we now celebrate every year as World Health Day. We are now more than 7000 people from more than 150 countries working in 150 country offices, in 6 regional offices and at our headquarters in Geneva.

Road Safety Reporting Training

Aim and Benefits of Road Safety Reporting Training

The aim is to equip journalists to report on key road safety issues and help them to train others. 

Requirements for Road Safety Reporting Training Qualification

• Applications are open to journalists and media trainers from Kenya, Ghana, Uganda, Ethiopia and Tanzania.
• After the training, participants may apply for grants to support reporting or training on road safety with mentoring provided by the Science Africa team.

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit Science Africa website.