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Managing the infodemic for public health: A call to action for an evidence-based approach
27 May 2021 @ 16:00 - 16:30
Speaker: Christine Czerniak
Technical Lead for Infodemic Management at WHO
An information epidemic has accompanied the COVID‑19 pandemic. Information gaps, a mix of misinformation and malicious disinformation, along with a rapid rise in the volume of information are making it harder for people to know how best to protect themselves and each other. This can lead to harmful behaviours and the erosion of social cohesion. Better managing this ‘infodemic’ is critical for a successful pandemic response. And lessons learned can be applied to strengthen health systems. So what tools and techniques can we add to our toolbox? Where do we need more research and innovation to strengthen the global response? Join us in this webinar to find out!