Managing false information in health emergencies: an operational toolkit
(who.int) https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/375783
HIFA profile: Richard Fitton is a retired family doctor - GP. Professional interests: Health literacy, patient partnership of trust and implementation of healthcare with professionals, family and public involvement in the prevention of modern lifestyle diseases, patients using access to professional records to overcome confidentiality barriers to care, patients as part of the policing of the use of their patient data. Email address: richardpeterfitton7 AT gmail.com
[*Note from HIFA moderator (NPW): Here is the abstract and citation:
Abstract: The proposed toolkit provides procedures for the detection and handling of false information, following a five-step process involving signal detection, verification, risk assessment, response design and outreach. A valuable resource for authorities and other stakeholders, this toolkit helps facilitate active infodemic management, promoting accurate information dissemination and informed public health decisions.
Citation: World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. (2024). Managing false information in health emergencies: an operational toolkit. World Health Organization. Regional Office for Europe. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/375783. License: CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 IGO
I invite comments and discussion on this and other resources for managing misinformation. The WHO EPI-WIN programme provides training in this area. Would anyone like to share their experience and how they have applied it in practice?]
