Authors :
Birahim THIAM; Papa Gallo SOW
Volume/Issue :
Volume 9 - 2024, Issue 9 - September
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DOI :
https://doi.org/10.38124/ijisrt/IJISRT24SEP1082
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Abstract :
This article examines Senegal's response to
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic,
with a particular focus on the management of
infodemic, or the proliferation of rumours and
misinformation.
The advent of social media has precipitated a surge
in the proliferation of rumours, rendering it a
significant challenge for effective management. In
response, the Risk Communication and Community
Engagement Commission (RCCE) devised a
comprehensive rumour management guide and
conducted training for key informants from the
community.
The primary outcomes demonstrate an
enhancement in rumour management and the
accessibility of the rumour register. These outcomes
were attained through robust community involvement
in all processes and elevated mobile connectivity.
Integrating the infodemic management mechanism into
the national health and social information system
remains a significant challenge, as does mobilizing
resources for nationwide implementation. The principal
insight gained is that effective infodemic management
necessitates community involvement and coordinated
multi-sectoral efforts.. (Abstract)
Keywords :
Infodemic; Rumour; Community; Involvement;
References :
- World Health Organization (WHO), International Health Regulations (2005). 2nd ed. Geneva:; 2022.
- RCCE Commission Senegal. Community Feedback Management Mechanism. 2021.
- WHO. Managing the pandemic during COVID-19 [Internet]. 2020 [cited 20 Sep 2024]. Available from: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/risk-comms-updates/update43_covid-19-infodemic-management_fr.pdf
- Kemp S. Digital 2020: Senegal [Internet]. 2020 Feb [cited 2 Aug 2024]. Available from: https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2020-senegal?rq=Senegal
- Kemp S. Digital 2024: Senegal [Internet]. 2024 Feb [cited 4 Aug 2024]. Available from: https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2024-senegal
- Service National de l'Education et de l'Information Pour la Santé. Responding to Covid 19: A guide to managing rumours. 2020.
This article examines Senegal's response to
the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) pandemic,
with a particular focus on the management of
infodemic, or the proliferation of rumours and
misinformation.
The advent of social media has precipitated a surge
in the proliferation of rumours, rendering it a
significant challenge for effective management. In
response, the Risk Communication and Community
Engagement Commission (RCCE) devised a
comprehensive rumour management guide and
conducted training for key informants from the
community.
The primary outcomes demonstrate an
enhancement in rumour management and the
accessibility of the rumour register. These outcomes
were attained through robust community involvement
in all processes and elevated mobile connectivity.
Integrating the infodemic management mechanism into
the national health and social information system
remains a significant challenge, as does mobilizing
resources for nationwide implementation. The principal
insight gained is that effective infodemic management
necessitates community involvement and coordinated
multi-sectoral efforts.. (Abstract)
Keywords :
Infodemic; Rumour; Community; Involvement;
