DEADLINE: JANUARY 31, 2022 —The Corporate Accountability and Public Participation Africa (CAPPA)’s journalism fellowship for investigative reporting on trans-fat is open for entries.
The fellowship aims to build the capacity of the Nigerian media to report on trans-fat use, health risk and its regulation in line with the World Health Organisation’s recommended standards for countries to follow.
The fellowship is supported by the Global Health Advocacy Incubator (GHAI) and is also geared towards improving the public’s awareness of trans-fat and global best practices.
Nigeria-based journalists working with national media organisations can send story ideas on:
√ Trans-fat content in food
√ Trans-fat and well being
√ Industry players, food labelling and regulation
√ Distinguishing trans-fat enhancing cardiovascular diseases and the implications of treating them in Nigeria.
The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2022.
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