Bukola Afeni
The AMG Foundation (AMGF) and the Africa Health Budget Network (AHBN) have released an additional ₦500,000 to the ANHeJ Health Emergencies and Occupational Hazards Fund, bringing their total contribution to ₦1 million.
The announcement was made on April 30, 2026, during a press conference marking World Immunization Week at the AHBN Building.
The fund is set up to provide financial support to members of the African Network of Health Journalists (ANHeJ) facing health emergencies, occupational hazards, and family-related crises.
Speaking at the event, Chair of AMGF and AHBN, Dr. Aminu Magashi Garba, stressed the need for due diligence, transparency, and accountability in managing the fund.
He also called for the reorganisation of the Fund Management Committee to improve efficiency and urged stakeholders to adopt digital tools, including artificial intelligence and social media, to enhance the fund’s visibility, operations, and communication around ANHeJ activities.
