A Training Session on "Media Coverage of Tuberculosis" Took Place at Karazin University

On November 21st, an online training session titled "Media Coverage of Tuberculosis" took place for students of the Institute of Journalism at the School of Philology.

The event was led by the following trainers:

• Associate Professor of the Institute of Journalism at V.N. Karazin Kharkiv National University, Yulia Blazheyevska.
• Founder of the School of Universal Journalists and the All-Ukrainian competition "I am a Journalist!", Secretary of the National Union of Journalists of Ukraine, Vitaliy Holubiev.

Vitaliy Holubiev provided insights into what tuberculosis is and dispelled common myths about the disease. Yulia Blazheyevska practically discussed with students how journalists can cover the topic of tuberculosis.

In Ukraine, there is a State Strategy for the Institute of the Anti-Tuberculosis Medical Care System for the Population, aiming to overcome barriers faced by individuals with TB at all stages of service delivery — from TB diagnosis to treatment and support. Overcoming stigma and discrimination is one of the crucial tasks in this context, as it is essential for ensuring quality patient treatment. Despite efforts, there are still many myths and misinformation surrounding tuberculosis, making it imperative for the media to provide comprehensive and accurate information about the issue in Ukraine, citing reliable sources.

During the training, participants learned about the current situation of tuberculosis incidence in Ukraine and the challenges that have arisen in times of conflict. Journalists were advised to approach tuberculosis-related topics with sensitivity and adhere to professional standards and ethical norms when writing materials. The event also included an analysis of journalistic materials on tuberculosis-related themes.

After completing the training, each participant received a corresponding certificate.

The event was supported by the NGO "TBPeopleUkraine" as part of the project "Advocacy, Monitoring, and Response in the Fight Against TB," financially supported by the Global Fund and supported by the NGO "100 Percent Life."