FPNN and Nigeria Health Watch Launch Solutions Journalism Reporting Trip in Northern Nigeria

Jul 29, 2025

The Family Planning News Network (FPNN) is proud to co-host a Solutions Journalism Reporting Trip in partnership with Nigeria Health Watch, scheduled to take place in Kano State. This initiative is designed to support and spotlight journalists who are committed to reproductive health reporting, particularly in the areas of family planning and sexual and reproductive health (SRH).

 

 

Elevating Solutions Journalism in Reproductive Health

This inaugural Solutions Journalism Reporting Trip 1.0 aims to nurture a new wave of journalists in Northern Nigeria who are passionate about solutions-oriented storytelling in public health. By focusing on reproductive health challenges and the innovative solutions that communities and health systems are implementing, this trip will help shape a more constructive, impact-driven media narrative.

Eligibility and Media Diversity

The program is open to journalists from across Northern Nigeria working in various formats, including print, radio, digital, and television. Campus journalists with demonstrated commitment and strong portfolios are also encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Criteria Include:
• A clear interest in reproductive health reporting
• A focus on solutions journalism, especially in family planning and SRH
• A strong portfolio of work in any journalistic medium

This effort underscores FPNN’s mission to elevate underreported stories in family planning through partnerships, training, and in-field reporting opportunities.

A Strategic Partnership Ahead of ICFP 2025

Nigeria Health Watch—one of the official regional media partners for ICFP 2025—brings deep expertise in health communication and a strong network of journalists across Northern Nigeria. This collaboration with FPNN reflects our shared commitment to strengthening media capacity in preparation for the International Conference on Family Planning (ICFP) in 2025 and beyond.

How to Apply

Interested journalists can scan the QR code in the flyer or click here to register and submit their application before the stated deadline.

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About FPNN

The Family Planning News Network (FPNN), an initiative of the William H. Gates Sr. Institute for Population and Reproductive Health, amplifies evidence-based journalism focused on sexual and reproductive health and rights worldwide.

About Nigeria Health Watch

Nigeria Health Watch is a health communication and advocacy organization dedicated to improving health and access to healthcare services through informed media reporting, advocacy, and storytelling.

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