{
  "id": 11238095,
  "title": "Liberia: Le NAC forme des journalistes à la couverture éthique du VIH",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/liberia-le-nac-forme-des-journalistes-a-la-couverture-ethique-du-vih",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-10-01T16:49:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "AllAfrica Health",
    "slug": "allafrica-health",
    "url": "https://allafrica.com/stories/202610010547.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The National AIDS Commission (NAC) in Liberia has conducted training sessions for over 20 journalists, focusing on responsible HIV reporting. Dr. Cecelia J. Nuta, chairperson of the NAC, emphasized the crucial role journalists play in shaping public perception of HIV and the importance of ethical, accurate, and stigma-free coverage. Nuta highlighted that every media piece about HIV can influence how people understand the epidemic, how they view those living with the virus, and whether they feel encouraged to seek necessary care. Responsible HIV reporting involves more than presenting accurate facts; it requires protecting the dignity and confidentiality of those affected by HIV, combating stigma, and preventing the spread of misinformation. Nuta stressed the need to remember the human impact behind HIV statistics and the potential consequences of careless reporting. She urged journalists to collaborate with the NAC to ensure the public receives clear, accessible, and evidence-based information about HIV prevention, treatment, and care.",
  "summary": "[New Dawn] - The National AIDS Commission (NAC) has trained more than 20 journalists on responsible HIV reporting, emphasizing accurate, ethical and stigma-free coverage of HIV-related issues in Liberia.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}