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Monrovia-The African Media Network for Health and Environment (RAMEPSEN) has announced It would host its 4th annual Media Forum on Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) in Abidjan from November 25th to 27th, 2025.
The event seeks to educate journalists from 35 African countries on the urgent need to prioritize NTDs in media coverage.
It will be held under the theme “Media Contribution to Positioning the Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases in Africa,” providing participants opportunity to explore ways to raise awareness and advocate for action against these diseases.
Speak Up Africa and Sightsavers are among partners supporting he forum which will also feature the 4th edition of the REMAPSEN Awards, honoring outstanding African health and environmental journalists.
The event is expected to draw 70 foreign journalists, with prominent figures including Mr. Cissé Ibrahima Bacongoserving as President of the awards event.
Organizers expressed confidence that the forum will boost media engagement and community awareness in the fight against NTDs across Africa.
Alphonso Toweh
Has been in the profession for over twenty years. He has worked for many international media outlets including: West Africa Magazine, Africa Week Magazine, African Observer and did occasional reporting for CNN, BBC World Service, Sunday Times, NPR, Radio Deutchewells, Radio Netherlands. He is the current correspondent for Reuters
He holds first MA with honors in International Relations and a candidate for second master in International Peace studies and Conflict Resolution from the University of Liberia.