PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICATION

May 26 2025HEALTH

The Uphill Battle of Spreading Health Equality

Health equality is a hot topic. It's a goal that many people strive for, but it's not easy to achieve. Why? Because getting the word out is tough. It's a competitive world out there. Everyone is trying to grab attention. So, how do public health communicators manage to talk about health equality in such a noisy environment? These communicators face many hurdles. The...

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Mar 25 2025HEALTH

False News and Pandemics: How We Can Fight Back

The COVID-19 pandemic brought a storm of false and misleading information. This wave of misinformation made it harder to control the virus and led to many unnecessary deaths. People and groups rushed to create ways to fight this "infodemic. " But, they often had to act quickly without a solid plan. This was partly because there wasn't enough money for public health c...

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Nov 20 2024HEALTH

Navigating Challenges in Public Health Communication: A Peek Into Nigeria's COVID-19 and Immunization Efforts

When it comes to public health, the goal is clear: change behaviors, spread awareness, and improve health outcomes. This is where program communication comes in, and it has three key parts: advocacy, social mobilization, and communication. Advocacy is about getting politicians on board and making sure they follow through on their promises. Social mobilization, on the...

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