Dr. Emmanuel Samani of Tobinco Media Group has emerged as one of the winners of the 2025 edition of the UK-Ghana Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) Media Pitch for journalists.
As part of his prize, he has been awarded £1,000 and a fully sponsored training program at Imperial College London to further sharpen his skills in Science, Technology, and Innovation (ST&I) reporting.
The competition was the highlight of a capacity-building workshop for Media Excellence in Science, Technology, and Innovation Reportage, which brought together 30 journalists from across Ghana. The training was organized by the British High Commission in collaboration with the Responsible AI Lab (RAIL) at KNUST and the Ministry of Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation (MEST). It aimed to equip journalists with the knowledge and tools to translate complex scientific developments into accessible stories for the general public.
Participants in the workshop were challenged to pitch compelling story ideas in the ST&I space for a chance to win a £1,000 grant and a sponsored trip to the UK for advanced training. After a rigorous selection process, 10 journalists were announced as winners, including Dr. Samani.
Additionally, all participants, including TMG’s Porcia Oforiwaa, received certificates of participation.
Investigating AI Bias in Healthcare
Following his win, Dr. Samani expressed excitement and gratitude to the organizers, describing the competition as highly competitive. His winning pitch focuses on investigating artificial intelligence (AI) bias in healthcare.
“It is an incredible honor to have placed joint first out of 30 talented journalists. This was a rigorous and competitive process, and I’m proud that my investigation on AI bias in healthcare stood out. It’s a big win—not just for me, but for the urgent conversation around fair and ethical AI in medicine,” he stated.
Explaining his motivation for the project, Dr. Samani emphasized the need for inclusivity in AI-driven medical solutions.
“AI is revolutionizing medicine, from diagnostics to treatment planning. However, if the data used to train these models excludes African populations, we risk developing AI systems that do not work for us. This can result in misdiagnoses, ineffective treatments, and worsening health inequalities,” he explained.
He further noted that his investigation will explore how AI bias manifests in Ghana’s healthcare system and advocate for the development of inclusive AI solutions that cater to diverse populations.
Dr. Samani’s achievement not only highlights his commitment to impactful journalism but also underscores the critical role of the media in bridging the gap between scientific innovation and public understanding.
Ghana l Atinkaonline.com I Porcia Oforiwaa
