{
  "abstract": "Objectives RX Radio, at Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa, is one of the first in the world to broadcast from a hospital, for children by children. Representing tools to include the voice of children living with chronic conditions and disabilities in society, it empowers children with life skills and confidence to voice their opinions.Methods Governed by the UN Conventions on the rights of a child, children referred by doctors and therapists, are guided through various trainings in radio production by the station team. This translates into radio diaries, interviews, podcasts and live shows, broadcasted within hospitals and over the internet, opening conversations between peers, family and professionals, forging reciprocal connections and building a shared understanding of health using innovative fun ideas.Results Across 3 hospitals, 180 children, between 4 and 18 years, have been trained from 2017. Some reporters are enduring Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Encephalitis or have siblings with disabling conditions. Having covered 100 local events, and conducted interviews around the health calendar, the children secured interviews with their president and local heroes. RX Radio is an agent promoting health, winning the WHO Innovation Challenge in 2020 and attracting partners to fund-raise for its sustainability.Conclusions RX Radio advocates for children living with disabilities and chronic conditions ensuring that they speak about issues that are important to them, reflect on their leadership and build opportunities for future employment. ‘The magic of the mic’ inspires and includes everyone, particularly those who may be voiceless.",
  "authors": [
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa"
      ],
      "name": "Sashmi Moodley"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "RX Radio, Cape Town, South Africa"
      ],
      "name": "Noluyolo Ngomane"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa"
      ],
      "name": "Talitha Counter"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "Oakley House, High School, Cape Town, South Africa"
      ],
      "name": "Sebastian Crowson"
    },
    {
      "affiliations": [
        "RX Radio, Cape Town, South Africa"
      ],
      "name": "Chelsey-Leigh Daniels"
    }
  ],
  "title": "65 RX radio, a children’s radio station, amplifying voices of children living with disabilities in South African communities",
  "uid": "8743375a-e7ce-5396-9790-b1f9d52597f6"
}