Elizabeth Merab

For her work in health and science journalism, Elizabeth has received eight awards, fellowships, and several notable mentions.

Elizabeth is an award-winning health and science journalist working at Nation Media Group based in Nairobi, Kenya. She covers infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine and drugs development.

For her work in health & science journalism, Elizabeth has received seven awards, fellowships, and several notable mentions. In 2021, she became the first recipient Global Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Journalism Award by Amref Health Africa where she was awarded alongside World Health Organisation (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, the regional director of WHO-Africa, and Dr. John Nkengasong, Director of the Africa CDC, who received an award for the leadership in global health respectively.

To reach her, follow her on Twitter @emcleans and on email: [email protected]