To address the challenge of lack of specialization and fact-based Science Reporting, the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Trust MLW has introduced the Journalists in Resident programme which is aimed at enhancing its media engagement as part of its Public Engagement Strategy.

The programme will also enhance interaction between MLW researchers and the media.

Speaking during a two-day Journalists in Resident training workshop in Blantyre, MLW’s Media Relations Officer, Grayson Chapita said,  Since 2012, MLW has been training the media to improve their health and health research reporting skills but no significant improvement in their reporting and coverage was realised.