Risk communication, community engagement and infodemic management school: workshop and simulation exercise: Istanbul, Türkiye, October 3–7, 2022
Overview
This report details the risk communication, community engagement, and infodemic management (RCCE-IM) School held in Istanbul, Türkiye – 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 coronavirus disease pandemic and other emergencies, the RCCE-IM School represents a progressive leap in building sustainable capacities in this technical area. The inaugural session convened a diverse group of Regional and global partners and participants to exchange knowledge, test innovative tools, such as the RCCE-IM Plan Creator, and foster multi-hazard planning based on good practices. Additionally, the full-scale simulation exercise provided practical exposure to emergency plan activation and complex response scenarios. Insights gained from this groundbreaking programme are set to enhance unified regional RCCE-IM interventions against emergent health risks.
