In a step towards advancing Africa’s health and environmental agenda, the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) and Association Galien Africa have signed a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening communication, capacity building, and collaboration across the continent.
The signing ceremony, held in Dakar, brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action, the Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, as well as a host of local and international partners.
In his remarks, REMAPSEN President Bamba Youssouf outlined the purpose of the agreement: to use media as a driver for transformation. “This partnership is designed to promote health and the environment through knowledge sharing, impactful media content, and journalist training. We also aim to support innovation through joint research projects,” he said. He emphasized the critical need for better integration of media communication in national and regional health and environment strategies.
The agreement also places a strong focus on media engagement. REMAPSEN will provide coverage for upcoming Galien Africa events, including the prestigious Prix Galien Africa and the Galien Africa Forum, set for October 28–31, 2025, in Dakar, under the theme “Health Sovereignty: An Imperative for Africa.”
In addition, REMAPSEN will support the dissemination of Galien Africa’s press releases, participate in planning health- and environment-themed webinars, and contribute to coordination activities within Senegal.
Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck, Chair of Association Galien Africa, lauded REMAPSEN’s energy and commitment.
She pledged her organization’s support for REMAPSEN’s annual media forums and advocacy efforts, noting that the partnership is a timely response to Africa’s growing need for innovative health and environmental solutions.
The agreement is valid for two years and renewable, setting the stage for a sustained collaboration that both parties hope will influence policy, enhance public awareness, and support the development of local solutions to continental challenges.
The partnership represents a bold move to elevate the role of African media in shaping the public discourse around health and environmental resilience.