The role of mass media in communicating the science of COVID-19, and in helping many of us understand our new reality cannot be underestimated. This is the time for media organizations to seize leadership perpetuated by social responsibility and public service journalism given the ever-changing news on the pandemic. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Mercy Korir, a medical doctor and journalist at the Standard Media Group (Kenya). She talks about journalism’s role as members of “the fourth estate” and shares her assessment on how Africa’s media is fairing in its COVID-19 coverage.
Listen below or find the podcast on your favorite listening platform.https://nairobiideas.buzzsprout.com
Further Reading
Dr. Mercy Korir
on Twitter: @DrMercyKorir
Articles:
COVID-19 in Africa:
The role of mass media in communicating the science of COVID-19, and in helping many of us understand our new reality cannot be underestimated. This is the time for media organizations to seize leadership perpetuated by social responsibility and public service journalism given the ever-changing news on the pandemic. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Mercy Korir, a medical doctor and journalist at the Standard Media Group (Kenya). She talks about journalism’s role as members of “the fourth estate” and shares her assessment on how Africa’s media is fairing in its COVID-19 coverage.
Listen below or find the podcast on your favorite listening platform.https://nairobiideas.buzzsprout.com
Further Reading
Dr. Mercy Korir
on Twitter: @DrMercyKorir
Articles:
COVID-19 in Africa: