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Awards handed out on Responsible Reporting on Diabetes - 2024


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The Association of Kosovo Journalists (AJK), in partnership with IHS Project and AQH Project, today handed out the awards for responsible reporting on diabetes for 2024.

First place was awarded to journalist of Gazeta Shneta, Diana Basholli, for the research with the title “I thought diabetes only affects the elderly”.

Second place was awarded to Vlera Shabani from Kallxo, for the research “We have a lot of expenses”: Parents of children with diabetes are waiting for the hand of the state.

Third place was awarded to journalist Arbreshë Uka from Klan Kosova, for her article “The challenged life of a 25-year-old with diabetes: It hinders me even in my love life”.

Meanwhile, the jury consisting of Arton Konushevci, Sokol Shameti, and Venera Berisha Muharremi, decided to hand out the fourth award, which went to Kanal10’s show, Familja Jonë, with author Saranda Bujupi Rama.

These awards were handed out following capacity building of journalists in April of this year through a two-day training supported by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation with the aim of evaluating the work of journalists who have contributed to raising awareness about this important health issue.

Through this initiative, qualitative and ethical reporting on diabetes was promoted, emphasizing the importance of accurate information for the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this disease.

Present at the award ceremony were representatives of the media, health professionals, and representatives from partner organizations.

AJK thanks all participating journalists and encourages them to continue to cover important health topics with responsibility and professionalism.

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