1. New Members
 USA: Eric Johnson, Senior Advisor, Internews Network, and Executive Director, Internews International. Eric has 15 years experience working in international assistance projects in the field of democracy and governance in countries in transition in Europe, Eurasia, Southeast Asia, Africa, and the Middle East.
Haiti: Edner Boucicaut, Chief Communication Officer, Cecosida, Port-au-Prince
"I'm a journalist working in the field of communication on HIV for more than 8 years, "Cecosida" is a journalist and media association."
Kenya: George Odhiambo Ochieng, Reporter, Kenya Times Media, Nairobi
"I am joining this Commonwealth group so I can pass on good programmes to the public - especially in African rural villages where more information on health issues are needed!"
Australia: Marama Qufi, Public Health Department, Melbourne
"I am of Oromo-African background, currently studying health science and working in the health field."
Nigeria: Sele Eradiri, Manager: news/current affairs, Nigerian Television Authority, Lagos
"I have been working as a Broadcast journalist for the past 20 years and with the Nigerian Television Authority. I am involved in reporting health issues - HIV/AIDS, Gender Issues, and Malaria."
Bangladesh: Abu Tareq Muhammad Salahuddin, Manager, Star Health, The Daily Star, Dhaka
http://tareqsalahuddin.tripod.com
Uganda: Esther Nakkazi Special Correspondent The East African Newspaper Kampala
Nigeria: Zacheaus Oluseye Ojoola, CEO, His Anointed Media Company, Lagos
Lithuania: Lina Lileikiene, journalist, Lietuvos Rytas, Vilnius
Uganda: Hillary Bainemigisha, Health Editor, The New Vision Newspaper, Kampala
Australia: Zoe Carter, Editor, OUT in Perth
Guyana: Neil Marks, Guyana National Newspapers Limited.
Cambodia: Clare Goff, Technical Advisor, Health Messenger, Phnom Penh
USA: Kammerle Schneider, New York
Canada: Alison Penman, Vancouver
2. Your emails
Mtangilwa O. Ngwada
Dar es salaam, Tanzania
After seeing the latest list of health and media listserv members, now 376 from 59 countries, I think it would be a good idea to arrange some sort of conference or meeting for further networking and exchange of ideas and views.
George Chomba
Deputy News Editor, Zambia Daily Mail
I didn't realise how fast the "family" was growing. I wonder what would happen if we had a media briefing together.
Nji Blasius Charles
Managing Editor, The Pilot, Cameroon
We would like to announce our new bi-monthly publication, The Pilot newspaper, Ntarinkon, Bamenda, North West province of Cameroon.
3. Health news
HIV Denialists Spread Misinformation Online
The Internet is serving as a fertile medium for "HIV denialists" to spread false ideas about HIV/AIDS, which could have terrible public health consequences, say scientists in a policy paper in PLoS Medicine.
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Innovative Fish Farming Project For HIV+
Scientists at The World Fish Center reported today that an innovative project to encourage fish farming among families affected by HIV/AIDS in Malawi has doubled the income for 1,200 households and greatly increased fish and vegetable consumption among rural communities.
New Estimates Show Lower HIV in India
Some 2.5 million people in India have HIV, according to recent new 2006 estimates released by the National AIDS Control Organization, supported by UNAIDS and the World Health Organization. This figure is less than half the earlier estimate of 5.7 million people with HIV, which would have been the largest caseload in the world.
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African Fish Could Help Beat Malaria
A study says a nutritious fish eaten in Kenya could be used as a weapon against malaria, according to a study of three fish ponds where the species nearly wiped out mosquitoes that transmit the deadly disease.
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Free anti-drug and HIV/AIDS PSAs to media
The Advocacy Section of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) produces these radio and television public service announcements for free unrestricted use.
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Over 50s do just as well on HIV treatment
Older HIV-positive patients are just as likely as younger HIV-positive individuals to experience good increases in their CD4 cell count and achieve adequate falls in their viral load after starting potent antiretroviral therapy. French investigators report in the September 1st edition of Clinical Infectious Diseases.
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4. Opportunities
Job: Communication Specialist
An international NGO based in Pretoria, South Africa is seeking to employ an individual to develop and implement avian influenza (AI) prevention and containment communication strategies and activities, and to provide emergency communication response during emergency virus outbreaks.The candidate MUST be a resident of South Africa or have a valid
d work permit. Please email your curriculum vita to Claudine Yon at cyon@aed.org.za
Job: Country Director, Internews, Afghanistan
The post holder will be responsible for running current programmes and conceiving new projects to support the long-term development of pluralistic, accessible media for Afghanistan. Persian language skills strongly preferred.
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy3191.html
Job: Director of Programs and Administration
Developing Radio Partners (DRP) Washington, DC.
The post holder will plan and prepare both competitive bids and unsolicited proposals for global radio projects. S/he will have 2 plus years experience with
project design, grant management, proposal development, and budgeting.
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy3204.html
Job: Senior Development Manager, UK
The Institute for War and Peace Reporting, London
The successful candidate will build and manage the institutional grant programme and design and implement cultivation and stewardship strategies to establish an individual donor base.
http://www.comminit.com/vacancy3174.html
Awards honouring AIDS reporting
In Bangladesh, a cash prize of BDT15,000 (about US$220) each will be awarded to 12 investigative features on HIV and AIDS.
Final entry deadline: November 20, 2007
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Global Health Awards Open for Nominations
The prestigious $1m Gates Award for Global Health
Deadline: Oct. 31, 2008
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Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health & Human Rights
Deadline: Jan. 31, 2008
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Excellence in Media Award
Deadline: Feb. 1, 2008
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Best Practices in Global Health Award
Deadline: Feb. 15, 2008
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5. Resources
Monitoring and Evaluation Network Online
This web-based compilation of free training materials and tools on health-related monitoring and evaluation (M&E) topics is designed to be used by researchers, programme managers, trainers, policymakers, students, and other public health professionals.
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Dialing for Health in Africa
This article explores trends in the use of mobile phones as a strategy for tracking epidemics such as HIV/AIDS and for facilitating the provision of health care, with a focus on Rwanda.
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Avian Flu: Media Orientation Training Notes
This handbook, from the Academy for Educational Development (AED), gives daily sessional content and handout materials for media training on avian influenza. It contains 21 sessions fit into a 3-day schedule along with sample evaluation forms and certificates of completion.
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Climate Change and Malaria in Nairobi
The incidence of malaria in Nairobi and the resurgence of 'highland malaria' in several African countries have become controversial issues in debates about health and climate change.
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