Ghanaian Journalist Wins Merck Foundation Media Awards for Health Reporting

Recognition highlights journalism on diabetes, hypertension, and public health awareness in West Africa.

Agnes Opoku Sarpong of the Ghanaian Times has won two honors at the 2025 Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards for her reporting on diabetes and hypertension. She placed first and third in the West Africa print category. The awards were presented at a summit in Accra held with the Lordina Foundation, recognizing media work focused on public health and social issues. Organizers praised journalists for raising awareness of non-communicable diseases and reducing stigma. The recognition reflects a broader effort to encourage African journalists to produce impactful reporting on healthcare, education, and community development issues.

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