Govt, NGOs, private sector told to invest more in African journalists The Africa Health Media Trends Report 2026 has urged governments, non-govermental organisations (NGOs), funders, and the private sector to invest in local journalism, improve access to data and African experts, and build long-term, trust-based partnerships with media to strengthen public health outcomes. According to report launched on February 26, by FINN Partners, African health journalism is under unprecedented strain at a moment of escalating public health challenges. It further highlighted a growing shift toward solutions-driven, Africa-led health storytelling that could reshape how health issues are covered across the continent. Based on insights from journalists, editors, and advocates across 11 African countr...