Dear Colleagues,
We are excited to invite you to Part 2 of the IBP Science Integrity Seminar Series — Countering misinformation with digital tools: Launch of WHO family planning digital content repository. In this session, we will unveil a new WHO digital toolkit and content repository—grounded in WHO guidance—that offers a repository of evidence-based, user-friendly content to address myths and misconceptions, empowering users to make informed decisions.
This session will:
- Explore WHO’s work on promoting validated content and addressing misinformation on digital platforms
- Exchange experiences on the use of social media and digital platforms for improving access to sexual and reproductive health information
- Introduce new WHO family planning digital content repository and explore opportunities for collaboration
Webinar Details:
- Date: Wednesday, June 25th
- Time: 9:00 AM EST / 15:00 CET
- Interpretation available in French and Spanish
Featured Speakers:
- Andy Pattison, WHO, Digital Health and Innovation (DHI)
- Fome Ikogho, WHO, Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research (SRH)
- Terry Gachie, Love Matters Kenya
- Dra Ana Cecilia Jara, Social Media Influencer
- James Kiarie, Lale Say, Tigest Tamrat, WHO/SRH
Register here: https://bit.ly/4e4X0x1
We look forward to your participation in this engaging and impactful session. Please join and share with your networks!
Missed Part 1? Watch the recording here [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZeSAeEba-vs]. It explored findings from a scoping review on digital misinformation and sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), shared real-world examples from the field, and fostered dialogue on collaborative strategies to combat misinformation.
Nandita Thatte, DrPH
Department of Sexual and Reproductive Health and Research
World Health Organization
Geneva, Switzerland
thatten@who.int
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Tigest Tamrat
Scientist, SRH Integration into Health Systems
tamratt@who.int
www.who.int/hrp
HIFA profile: Tigest Tamrat is a Scientist, SRH Integration into Health Systems, at the World Health Organisation in Switzerland. tigest@gmail.com