African Media and Malaria Research Network (AMMREN)

AMMREN’s main objectives are to:

• promote malaria research communication in Africa through strengthening the capacity of African journalists in Africa;
• disseminate timely and accurate information on malaria control initiatives in Africa;
• monitor and advocate for the implementation of malaria policies in Africa;
• advocate policy makers to implement international agreements on malaria; and
• build/strengthen the capacity of African journalists to report effectively on malaria.

In its mission to promote malaria research communication through the media, AMMREN is seeking to bridge the gap between the public and malaria scientists and researchers. AMMREN is particularly interested in malaria research as they believe that research findings enrich the planning process for effective health care.


In order to achieve these objectives, AMMREN's key activities include:

• Information Sharing
• Partnership/Collaboration/Networking
• Advocacy
• Training and Capacity Building

To support these activities, AMMREN produces the "Eyes on Malaria" news magazine. This is a 32-page magazine which is published bi-annually in hard copy and on the Internet. Click here to access this magazine online.


The magazine seeks to bring to the fore issues related to malaria, including research findings, policy directions, and general issues around prevention and treatment. The magazine also captures events and happenings in the international arena related to the disease. Articles are written mainly by AMMREN members and some are taken from other magazines and websites. The publication uses English, French, and Portuguese to reflect the diverse backgrounds and nationality of AMMREN members.


The Eyes on Malaria magazine was launched at AMMREN's two-day Strategic Planning workshop held at Kunduchi Beach Resort Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Sixteen journalists and scientists from 10 African countries - Burkina Faso, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Senegal, The Gambia, and Tanzania - attended the workshop.

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There are two levels of membership in AMMREN. Core membership is open to interested African journalists, and Associate membership which is open to scientists working in the field of malaria, as well as researchers and donors.


Women, Media and Change (WOMEC) is the official host of AMMREN. The network has an editor, whose task is to manage the magazine and website. There are at least two AMMREN members in each country, one an electronic and the other a print journalist, who submit articles to the magazine.