How to fight an infodemic

The article discusses WHO’s efforts to combat the “infodemic” of COVID-19 misinformation through its EPI-WIN platform, aiming to provide accurate information quickly to empower effective public health responses. It emphasizes the challenge posed by social media in amplifying misinformation during outbreaks, stressing the need for rapid and targeted communication strategies. This paper is highly relevant to combating misinformation in various sectors beyond public health.