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#Health and #SocialMedia: In this article we look at varying opinions and attitudes published by Health Care Professionals towards the use of Social Media as a tool to communicate health-related information to the public:  https://lnkd.in/dpK5PPsS Research with Lina A. and Lourdes Rubio-Rico. #SoMe #Health #HealthMedia #Misinformation

#impact #policymaking #decisionmaking  [Every Thursday, I publish a short impact story] In the 2023 edition of our global health security programme, a total of: 📍88,400 EUR was awarded as grant funding, 📍12 grants were awarded  📍20 freelance journalists were supported directly (as part of the awarded teams) This is a programme that delivers grant funding and facilitates research opportunities to support in-depth journalistic analysis on the topic of global health security. Grantees report on a wide range of (underreported)topics: Covid (a.o. vaccine equity, vaccine hesitancy), ebola, malaria, new pandemic threats (such as zoonoses, mental health, neglected tropical diseases, addiction, cancer, multidrug-resistance etc. etc. Their stories have had an enormous impact: first and foremost, they provided public interest information to communities, but they also led to conversations with experts and officials, grantees won awards, grantees were invited to speak at conferences and in a few cases the story published even led to formal investigations. This journalism work was republished in numerous scientific publications and by other NGOs working in global health assistance and the empowerment of civil society, opening way to cross-sector collaboration, which is essential to drive societal impact. As a result, the EJC was also invited to speak about the challenges of health journalists around the world at the World Health Summit in Berlin. It was the first time the crucial role of journalism in providing public interest information was discussed at this conference, one of the world's leading global health events that brings together “stakeholders from politics, science, the private sector, and civil society from around the world to set the agenda for a healthier future by inspiring innovative solutions for better health and well-being for all.” Read more 👇🏻

3/6 - Summary of the EIT Health Innostars meetings 📰 Gökşen Çalışkan from Euractiv shared insights on the role of the press in Brussels and its influence on EU policy-making. Focusing on the intersection of media and health policies, the session shed light on several key areas: the shaping of public opinion, ethical reporting considerations, the challenges of media literacy, and the impact of social media algorithms on news dissemination. 👉🏼 A core takeaway was the importance of media literacy to sift through the often conflicting health news, highlighting the significant role social media plays in shaping our news consumption. The discussions also delved into the ethical dilemmas in health reporting and the influence of various stakeholders. 💡 For EIT Health Innostars, the meeting was particularly valuable, underscoring the complexities of media engagement in the health sector. It emphasized the necessity for strategic, proactive communication efforts to navigate these challenges effectively, ensuring the messages resonate with the intended audience. #eithealthinnostars #health #bluedoorconsulting #euractiv

Learn about navigating international health communications from our Account Executive Shifra Power of FINN Partners’ Global Health team: https://bit.ly/4cSsmpr #WorldHealthDay

The #OpinionArticle below highlights eight critical #implications for #GlobalHealthPublishing: 1. Power Imbalances Persist: Despite positive changes, global health publishing still reflects power imbalances. High-income country (HIC) voices dominate prestigious authorial positions, while authors from low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) remain underrepresented. 2. Challenges to Redistribution: Efforts to redistribute power face resistance. Criteria for authorship and incentive structures need reform. First and last authorship wields significant career influence, emphasizing the need for systemic change. 3. Language Barriers: English remains the dominant language in major global health journals, creating barriers for many researchers worldwide. 4. Epistemic Conformity: Narrow criteria for identifying and validating knowledge perpetuate epistemic conformity engineered by colonial powers, limiting the diversity of expertise. 5. Global Solutions Require Inclusivity: To address global challenges, we must prioritize cross-sectoral solutions that go beyond colonial notions. Urgent changes are needed to restore epistemic pluralism and foster mutual trust and respect. 6. Journals as Crucial Actors: Peer-reviewed journals play a vital role in conferring legitimacy upon knowledge. Reforming them is essential to challenge colonial biases and promote diverse evidence and expertise. 7. Continued Amplification of HIC Voices: Despite awareness, global health publishing continues to amplify HIC voices. Exclusionary structures persist, hindering progress toward equitable representation. 8. Intersectionality of Coloniality: The analysis reveals how coloniality intersects with race and gender, perpetuating disparities in authorship representation.

YouTube and other social media sites are becoming search engines, news outlets and repositories of information (both good and dubious). More doctors need to be online to supply the growing tidal wave of “health-seeking” behaviours on the internet #youtube #health #doctors #misinformation

A little BTS from the Women’s health innovation summit Europe ✨ To be completely honest public speaking still doesn’t come naturally to me. Nerves, anxiety and worries always find their way into the picture. However a few tips that help me with public speaking: 📝 Practice, practice & practice some more. 🧘♀️ Focus on the questions and your answer, let the murmurs and worried thoughts turn into white noise. 😂 Don’t take yourself so seriously, mistakes happen and learn to laugh. 🧱 You will always be a work in progress, so take constructive feedback and notes on each session. Learn from them and try again! Hope this helps anyone with nerves when it comes to public speaking - you’re not alone! Shoutout to Radhika Dhote for being the ultimate hype woman✨ Humm Care Women's Health Innovation Series

Each thread in the tapestry of public health represents a challenge, an opportunity, and a responsibility. The formation of the Global Health Impact group marks a pivotal moment in FINN Partners' journey – taking all of the resources of one of the world’s top marketing communications agencies and channeling them to focus on making the world healthier and more sustainable. Dive in deeper in an article from FINN Senior Partner, Christopher Nial: https://lnkd.in/g_jd_gH5

“Health is the one commodity that never depreciates in value, only becoming more cherished as we, and our loved ones, age.” In commemoration of #WorldHealthDay (April 7), Account Executive Shifra Power of FINN Partners’ Global Health Practice shares her three tips for navigating international health communications. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gFPK3kuJ

Who Is a Global Public Health Expert? A powerful question with no universal answer. This new paper by Chiamaka P. Ojiako and colleagues challenges the long-standing paradigm of global health expertise. It sheds light on how expertise has historically been defined by power, privilege, and proximity to wealth—often sidelining the lived experiences and knowledge of professionals from the Global South. We need a fundamental shift in how global health expertise is valued. It’s time to recognize that lived experience, local knowledge, and cultural competence are just as crucial as academic qualifications. The pandemic showed us that global health isn’t just about medical science—it’s about politics, culture, and equity. Let’s broaden our understanding of what makes someone a global health expert. Your thoughts? How can we ensure that expertise in global health truly reflects global voices? You can access the paper below. Luchuo E. Bain.Sadia A. Sony, MSc, MPH, BDS #GlobalHealth #DecolonizeGlobalHealth #PublicHealth #Equity