Media fellowships for tuberculosis research

PRESS RELEASE: A Madras-based non-profit organisation has announced fellowships for journalists to undertake an indepth study of tuberculosis.

The organisation, REACH, working in tuberculosis prevention, awareness and care, has announced the REACH-Lilly MDR-TB Partnership Media Fellowships.

The fellowship programme will provide journalists from local language newspapers across India with support to undertake in-depth analysis of various aspects of the disease.

Those interested can contact REACH at +91-9791017202 or email reach4tb@gmail.com.

Completed applications must be submitted by May 31.

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