Course Brief

This course is designed to enhance the knowledge, skills, and competencies of journalists, communications experts, and research scientists across all aspects of health and science reporting. The course will build professionalism, neutrality, and the capacity to conduct honest, balanced investigations into health stories, turning complex scientific and medical matters into publishable stories that a layperson can understand and want to read. Building journalists’, communications experts’, and research scientists’ skills in health reporting remains critical to ensuring accurate, unbiased reporting that contributes to saving or improving lives.

Duration 10 Weeks (6 wks course-work & 4 wks field-work)

Mode of Delivery: Hybrid Attendance

Target Participants

• Journalists
• Research scientists
• Public relations officers
• Health managers

Cost KES 150,000 Physical Attendance and KES 75,000 Virtual Attendance

Course Dates: 23rd March 2026 – 29th May 2026

Registration Deadline: 6th March 2026