African journalists who have active interest in health and cardiovascular disease are invited to enter for a competition to become the official WCC 2016 Africa Correspondent for the World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2016 (WCC 2016), taking place in Mexico City, 4-7 June 2016.
WCC 2016, organized by the World Heart Federation, will bring together the world’s researchers, policymakers and health leaders to position heart health at the centre of global development.
Eminent scientists and key opinion leaders from Africa already have been confirmed to speak about the particular challenges heart disease poses to the region.
Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one cause of death worldwide, and over 80% of these deaths occur in low and middle income countries, including those in Africa.
According to the organizers of the conference, this competition represents a real opportunity to be one of the first to report on the latest cutting edge research and innovation in heart health, as well as raise your own profile by leading the media agenda on this topic.
The winning WCC 2016 Africa Correspondent will win free flights and accommodation in Mexico, a living allowance, free entrance to the four day Congress and exclusive access to sessions and speakers in order to produce reports and articles for the media.
How to enter:
To have a chance of winning, please fill in the application form which you will find on the WCC2016 website and return to wcc2016@grayling.com along with:
– A short letter of support from your editor
– Your resume / CV
Please submit your entry no later than 11 April 2016. The winner will be notified in late April.
If you require further information, please contact wcc2016@grayling.com
