Risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management planning workshop for a post-pandemic Western Balkans subregion: 29–30 June 2023, Herceg Novi, Montenegro: meeting report

Overview

This report details the third risk communication, community engagement, and infodemic management (‎RCCE-IM)‎ School, which was held in Montenegro. The School is a key initiative by the WHO Regional Office for Europe aimed at strengthening public health emergency preparedness through advanced RCCE-IM. Addressing challenges unearthed during the coronavirus disease pandemic and other emergencies, the RCCE-IM School represents a progressive leap in building sustainable capacities in this technical area. The third session convened representatives from the Western Balkans subregion to exchange knowledge, test innovative tools such as the RCCE-IM Plan Creator, and foster multi-hazard planning based on good practices. Insights gained from this groundbreaking school are set to enhance unified Regional RCCE-IM interventions against emergent health risks.