The African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and Environment (REMAPSEN) and Association Galien Africa have signed a strategic partnership to enhance communication, capacity building, and collaboration across the continent.

The signing ceremony took place in Dakar and brought together key stakeholders, including representatives from Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action, the Ministry of Environment and Ecological Transition, and several local and international partners.

REMAPSEN President Bamba Youssouf described the agreement as a commitment to using media as a catalyst 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 stressed the need to better integrate media communication into national and regional health and environmental strategies.

A major focus of the agreement is on media engagement. REMAPSEN will provide coverage for upcoming Galien Africa events, including the prestigious Prix Galien Africa and the Galien Africa Forum, scheduled for October 28–31, 2025, in Dakar, under the theme “Health Sovereignty: An Imperative for Africa.”

REMAPSEN will also help disseminate Galien Africa’s press releases, co-organise webinars focused on health and the environment, and support coordination efforts within Senegal.

Professor Awa Marie Coll Seck, Chair of Association Galien Africa, praised REMAPSEN’s commitment and energy.

She pledged support for the network’s annual media forums and advocacy activities, noting that the partnership addresses Africa’s urgent need for innovative responses to health and environmental challenges.

The agreement is valid for two years and is renewable. Both parties see it as a long-term collaboration aimed at influencing policy, raising public awareness, and driving the development of local solutions to Africa’s health and environmental issues.

The partnership marks a bold step toward amplifying the role of African media in shaping public discourse around resilience, sustainability, and well-being across the continent.