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Welcome to our first edition of In TOUCH2 a publication
of the SAfAIDS Media Resource Desk (MRD), a one stop
shop for journalists and other media practitioners who wish
to access quick, accurate and user-friendly information on
HIV and AIDS prevention, care, treatment and support. The
desk serves is a focal point for all HIV and AIDS
information queries from the media.
The purpose of this publication is to showcase how,
through diverse fora, the MRD interacts with the different
media in the region, and to advise the media on how they
should best tackle certain issues. It serves to showcase
too, the areas of SAfAIDS’ work and will hopefully help
bridge the gap between the media in different countries,
and between the media and SAfAIDS itself.
Contributing on a regular basis to the In TOUCH magazine will from this year win a lucky journalist from any country in the region the prestigious inagural In TOUCH WRITER OF THE YEAR AWARD. |
| Volume 1 Issue 3 |
In this third issue, we focus on the year 2008, and its highlights.
For some media practitioners, it was the trainings they
participated in, for some it is the communities they were able to
talk to, while for others it was the challenges of reporting on
certain issues, like rape. Look out for some special stories from
entertainment reporters who have realized the need to
mainstream HIV and AIDS into their stories.
It really is a mixed bag from across the region... more |
Volume 1 Issue 2
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| In this second issue, we focus on the triumphs and challenges
faced by health journalists in different countries. We take a
closer look at the people behind the AIDS beat. There are some
special features on lessons learnt from the International AIDS
Conference held in Mexico in August. Look out for “Eureka! The
National Dress, a satirical piece about the condom.... more |
| Volume 1 Issue 1 |
| In this first issue, we focus on the experiences, successes
and challenges faced by health reporters and editors in the
region. We also provide a section on ethical health
reporting, and a guide to the correct terminology on HIV
and AIDS issues for writers in the field... more |
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