The AMMREN Story
African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN), was formed in November, 2006. It is a network of African journalists and scientists working together to reduce the burden of malaria in Africa. AMMREN has a membership of more than 100 journalists in 10 African countries. AMMREN is present in Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, Tanzania and Gambia. AMMREN is open to active journalists across Africa. AMMREN has over the last 19 years been actively involved in media advocacy for the elimination of malaria and other diseases on the African continent. AMMREN is the only media Network that worked closely with scientists and researchers who carried out the RTS.S malaria vaccine in 11 sites in seven (7) African countries. AMMREN is currently a non-state actor of the WHO- AFRO Region.
Our Project Activities
OUR VISION
The vision of AMMREN is to become the leader in the provision of information on malaria research, prevention, control and eradication in Africa.
OUR MISSION
To promote timely communication of malaria research findings and outcomes in Africa through strengthened collaboration between malaria researchers and journalists.
KEY OBJECTIVES
- To disseminate timely and accurate information on malaria and other health related issues outside Africa
- To promote discussions and debate on malaria menace in national and international forums with the aim of influencing policies on malaria in African countries.
- To train African journalists to report effectively on malaria and health in general
- To train scientists to work effectively with the media
