In this segment, CivicSciTV’s Questions of the Day (QOTD) Program features Special Correspondent Stephanie Okeyo interviewing Dr. Syriacus Buguzi, a doctor, science journalist, and co-founder of Research Com. Dr. Buguzi discusses his digital initiative, MwanaSayansi, a Kiswahili science news portal aimed at increasing access to science information for Tanzanians. Passionate about raising the profile of health journalism, Dr. Buguzi focuses on making complex scientific information understandable and engaging for the public, bridging the gap between science and everyday life.
In this segment, CivicSciTV’s Questions of the Day (QOTD) Program features Special Correspondent Stephanie Okeyo interviewing Dr. Syriacus Buguzi, a doctor, science journalist, and co-founder of Research Com. Dr. Buguzi discusses his digital initiative, MwanaSayansi, a Kiswahili science news portal aimed at increasing access to science information for Tanzanians. Passionate about raising the profile of health journalism, Dr. Buguzi focuses on making complex scientific information understandable and engaging for the public, bridging the gap between science and everyday life. Dr. Buguzi emphasizes, “Making science accessible in native languages is crucial for fostering a scientifically informed society.” For science communicators, Dr. Buguzi highlights the importance of translating scientific information into native languages to improve accessibility. He encourages journalists and content creators to utilize digital platforms to reach a wider audience and advises scientists to simplify complex scientific concepts to make them more understandable for the general public. Additionally, he recommends engaging with local communities to identify their specific informational needs and tailor content accordingly. Dr. Buguzi has contributed to notable outlets such as The Citizen, Nature Africa, The Conversation Africa, SciDev.Net, Inter Press Service (IPS), GAVI, Lancet, and Wired UK.
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