Kochi: Emphasizing the significance of medical journalism, Kerala High Court judge Justice Devan Ramachandran on Saturday said the media plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the general public and the medical community by making complex medical information easier to understand. He was speaking at the inaugural session of the National Health Journalism Summit Medi Media, held at the IMA House here, according to a release issued by the Kerala Union of Working Journalists (KUWJ). “During the pandemic, Kerala witnessed exemplary media work. The difficult times showed us what responsible journalism truly means, and for that, the media deserves appreciation,” he was quoted as saying. Around 30 journalists from across the country are participating in the two-day event to discuss key healthcare issues and promote responsible health reporting, the release said.