TheBrazil AgencyIt is among the three most admired news agencies, alongside Fiocruz Agency and Fapesp Agency.
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Also fromRadio AgencyJournalist Raíssa Saraiva and Paula Laboissière, who has two award nominations, are among the three most admired journalists in the Central-West region.
"This award is very important because it is constructed with the contribution of our peers, and with the seal of a highly prestigious institution, which is the Albert Einstein Hospital. The presence of so many EBC reporters shows that we are seen with respect and admiration by fellow journalists and advisors, which is a strong indicator of the quality of our work," she says.
Check the list of winners at the2026 edition.
Award Ceremony
The Einstein +Admirable Press Award for Health, Science, and Well-being is an initiative by the Israelite Einstein Hospital, organized by Jornalistas&Cia and the Portal dos Jornalistas. The award recognizes the work of media professionals and outlets in disseminating information about health, science, and well-being.
The award honors 36 journalists across categories: General, recognizing the TOP 25 +Admirable of the Year; Regional (covering the most voted in each of Brazil's five regions); Columnist; and Science-focused Specialized Journalist.
According to the award organizers, this edition was dominated by women, who secured 83% of positions among all winners, with 30 out of 36 nominations.
The award ceremony will take place on November 17th in São Paulo. Besides honoring all journalists and outlets, the TOP 5 +Admirable Journalists of the Year and the first-place winners in 14 categories will be announced.
Recognition
For EBC journalists, the award is a significant recognition.
Representation matters greatly, and to see me and Raíssa, two journalists with rare diseases, receive this recognition for the work we do, is truly meaningful.VideoBulaIt is very significant. It is a achievement that goes beyond us two and strengthens the entire rare community, showing the importance of having people with rare diseases occupy these spaces," says Patrícia Serrão.
For Raíssa Saraiva, talking about health is very important, and translating the topic to the public is a great responsibility.
It's an issue that touches everyone's lives, but the technical language isn't always easy to grasp. As a journalist and a woman living with a rare disease, this award is another way for us to demonstrate that we are present, occupying spaces, and providing high-quality information to those who need it.
Patricia and Raissa jointly present thePodcastVideoBulaIn this, they share real-life experiences, interview experts, and provide practical tips to improve the quality of life for those living with a chronic health condition or disability.
"This award is very important because it is built with the contribution of our peers, and with the seal of a highly prestigious institution, which is the Albert Einstein Hospital. The presence of so many reporters from EBC shows that we are seen with respect and admiration by fellow journalists and advisors, which is a strong indicator of the quality of our work," says Tâmara Freire.EBC"It shows that we are recognized and respected by our colleagues in the journalism field and by those in charge of communication, which is a great indication of the quality of our work," adds Freire.
According to Paula Laboissière, the recognition renews her professional motivation.
It reinforces our purpose within public communication. It strengthens our work and gives us a new breath of commitment to a journalistic coverage that fights fake news and provides reliable, high-quality information to our readers.fake newsIt is a recognition that encourages us to continue our mission of bringing accurate and quality information to the public.
InAgência Brasil: Brazilian AgencyPaula and Tâmara focus primarily on health and science coverage.
According to Myrian Pereira, Director of Journalism at EBC, the Prêmio Einstein +Admirados da Imprensa de Saúde, Ciência e Bem-Estar (Einstein + Press Admirables Award for Health, Science, and Well-being) validates EBC's commitment to ethical, rigorous, and accessible health and science journalism.EBC: EBC (Brazilian Public Broadcasting Company)Seeing our professionals among the most admired in the country is a great source of pride and reinforces the relevance of public communication in disseminating reliable information that directly impacts people's lives.
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