Media General reporter and news anchor Emmanuel Samani has been named a health influencer, joining the prestigious WHO Fides Network, an initiative by the World Health Organization to promote evidence-based health communication worldwide.

This network seeks to combat misinformation and raise awareness on critical health issues through the voices of influential health professionals.

Emmanuel Samani, also a final-year Doctor of Medical Laboratory Science student, is renowned for his expertise in women's reproductive health and his role as a broadcast journalist.

His unique ability to bridge healthcare and media has earned him recognition across multiple platforms.