Four-time winner of Merck Foundation International Awards, Akua Oforiwa Darko, a broadcast Journalist at Media General has received another recognition at the 2024 Merck Foundation Awards for her outstanding work in highlighting the importance of treating and preventing hypertension, a Non-Communicable Disease (NCD).
Her compelling and impactful short news feature on hypertension highlights the growing prevalence of the condition in Ghana and the need for increased awareness, education and prioritizing early treatment and intervention.
The serial award winner placed third in West Africa for the Multimedia Category on “Diabetes and Hypertension”.
Akua Oforiwa Darko’s award-winning feature showcases her consistent dedication to health journalism, particularly in raising awareness about critical health issues in Ghana.
The Merck Foundation Awards recognize exceptional journalism in Africa, focusing on health-related topics such as hypertension, cancer, and diabetes. The awards aim to promote quality health reporting and encourage journalists to pursue in-depth coverage of health issues.
The Merck Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, a leading global science and technology company headquartered in Germany.
