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One day
media training on male and female infertility in Africa organized by Merck
The foundation ended in Nairobi, the capital of Kenya. This is the first time
The Merck Foundation organized the event for more than three hundred journalists
17 African countries to break the stigma around infertility in Africa.
at the beginning of the training, CEO of the Merck Foundation, Dr.
Rasha Kelej said the training is part of the Merck More Than a Mother community
awareness initiative.
This
explained that the training is organized to highlight the important role
the media play in influencing society to create cultural change and break the
the stigma around infertility in general and the infertile woman in particular.
Mrs.
Kelej explained that his Foundation engages in advocacy, open dialogue and
works closely with governments, policy makers, parliaments, health professionals
suppliers, experts and journalists.
Pauline
Kibui, a Kenyan embryologist said some traditional African cultures as well as
religious practices associated with low resources are linked to high levels of
non-genetic and preventable diseases, adding that infertility exists among more than
85% of women in sub-Saharan Africa compared to 33% in the world.
Oladapo Ashiru, President of the Africa Infertility Society of Nigeria in his
presentation says medical education or health involves the transmission of information in
a way that the recipient is motivated to use it for protection or
promoting the health of his family, family or community.
explained that any combination of learning experiences designed to help
individuals and communities improve their health by increasing their knowledge
or influence their attitudes.
Dr.
Tareq Muhammed Salahuddin, editor of the Daily Star Health Section
Bangladesh said the media contribution to the management of infertility
would increase awareness and knowledge about infertility and its treatment as well
as the public's voice on the pros and cons of infertility and the
role of men and women in treatment.
Renee
Ngamau, co-presenter at Capital FM and champion of Women in Media Network, said
Radio plays an important role in disseminating information at the local level. She
challenged journalists to make the most of the knowledge gained
training to better inform and educate their listeners or their audience.
Participants
received certificates of participation and participation at the end of
Training.
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