HEAL National Health Writers & Editors Network
HEAL Hub
The HEAL Hub is where knowledge becomes action. It is the intellectual and educational engine of HEAL Foundation — housing our networks for health communicators, our awareness programmes, our digital learning initiatives, and our recognition platforms for healthcare changemakers.
Explore HEAL HubWhy It Matters
Good health reporting saves lives. Bad health reporting endangers them.
In 2005, when HEAL Foundation launched the Health Writers & Editors Network, most Indian newspapers did not have a dedicated health journalist. Health stories were being written by journalists from political or crime beats — leading to misinformation and real harm.
We decided to change that.
8
National Conventions
450+
Health Writers
100s
Media Stories Generated
All India
Coverage — Including Vernacular
What We Built
HEAL National Health Writers & Editors Network is now India's largest community of health journalists, writers, bloggers, and influencers. We provide them access to scientific knowledge, key opinion leaders, and a strong peer network.
What We Offer the Network
Capacity-building workshops with medical experts
Access to Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs)
Annual conventions with policymakers & doctors
Platform for vernacular health writers
Government & regulatory engagement
Over the years, governments, regulators, pharmaceutical brands, and development organisations have collaborated with HEAL platforms to co-create impactful health narratives.
The result: better health journalism, better health outcomes.