The Africa Health Media Trends Report 2026 has raised concerns over mounting pressures on health journalism across the continent, urging governments, NGOs and the private sector to step up investment in African journalists. Launched on Thursday by FINN Partners, the report describes African health journalism as under unprecedented strain amid escalating public health challenges. However, it also points to an emerging shift towards solutions-driven, Africa-led health storytelling that could redefine how health issues are covered across the continent. Drawing on insights from journalists, editors and health advocates across 11 African countries, the report provides a ground-level assessment of how health stories are reported and what is required to strengthen journalism’s contribution to ...