HRH Princess Ghida Talal Honors Recipients of KHCF Journalist Award

Amman, January 15, 2019 – HRH Princess Ghida Talal, Chairperson of King Hussein Cancer Foundation (KHCF) and Center (KHCC), honored the recipients of the KHCF Journalist Award, which is dedicated to spreading awareness on tobacco control and early detection of breast cancer.

HRH Princess Ghida addressed all journalists in her speech, stating: “I appeal to every single one of you to keep fighting against cancer with your voice, your heart and your efforts.”

KHCF launched the Journalist Award in two categories. The first category, sponsored by the Jordan Petroleum Refinery Company “Jo Petrol” for the sixth consecutive year, highlights the importance of combating smoking in all its forms and the necessity of enforcing Law 47 which bans smoking in public places. The second category, sponsored by the Housing Bank for Trade and Finance for the seventh consecutive year, is dedicated to raising awareness amongst women about breast cancer and reaffirming the fact that early detection saves lives every day.

The winners of this year’s KHCF Journalist Award in the category of tobacco control include:
• Nada Shehadeh of Al-Rai Newspaper for Best Investigative Journalism Report in the field of print media.
• Tala Ayoub of Al-Rai Newspaper for Best News Story in the field of print media
• Jamal Ibrahim Ishtewy of Al Rai Newspaper for Best Column in the field of print media
•  Talal Abdullah of Amman TV for Best TV Program Report

• Alam Al-Abadi of Jordan Radio for Best Interactive Program in the field of radio
• Nabil Al-Hassanat for Best Caricature
• Maan Al-Oquili for Best Social Media Post
• Bouchra Nairoukh for Best Social Media Post
• Batoul Arnaout for Best Social Media Post
• Mohammad Fahmawi for Best Social Media Post

The winners of this year’s KHCF Journalist Award for the category of breast cancer early detection include:
• Arar Al Shloul and Dima Mahbouba of the Petra News Agency for Best Investigative Journalism Report in the field of print media
• Tala Ayoub of Al Rai Newspaper for Best News Story in the field of print media
• Razan Al-Majali of Al-Rai Newspaper for Best News Report in the field of print media• Ramzi Al-Ghzawai of Al-Dustour Newspaper for Best News Article in the field of print media
• Hanan Fuqaha of JoHeart Healthcare Magazine for Best Magazine in the field of print media
• Ali Al-Hourani for Best Caricature in the field of print media
• Rania Darwazeh of Hayat FM for Best News Report in the field of radio
• Rana Al Azam of Hayat FM for Best Radio Show
• Louay Abdullah of The University of Jordan Radio for Best Interactive Program in the field of radio
• Talal Abdullah of Amman TV for Best TV Program Report
• Iman Al-Tawalabeh of Adwaa’ TV for Best News Report in the field of television
• Rama Al-Kurdi of Al-Ghad Television for Best Documentary in the field of television
•Ms. Hala Zurikat of Ro’ya TV for Best Social Media Post
• Lama Hamouri and Raneen Abu Hamda of Yarmouk Press for Best Social Media Post