Report of the third plenary meeting of the Technical Advisory Group on risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management in the WHO European Region: Lisbon, Portugal, 17–18 April 2024

Overview

The third plenary meeting of the Technical Advisory Group (‎TAG)‎ on risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management (‎RCCE-IM)‎ in WHO European Region took place at Lusófona University in Lisbon on 17–18 April 2024. It was opened by Dr Gundo Weiler of the WHO Regional Office for Europe along with representatives of the University and TAG leadership. Participants were briefed on the Regional Office’s RCCE-IM strategies and activities. Break-out sessions discussed topics including pre-testing of messages and their co-creation in emergencies. TAG agreed its priorities for 2024, established a research task force and rosters of members willing to co-facilitate workshops with WHO and/or participate in Joint External Evaluations.