To expand on this topic, I would like you to watch a video on risk communication by Dr. Gaya Gamhewage of the World Health Organization. Dr. Gamhewage, is head of Support for Response in the Infectious Hazard Management department of WHO’s Health Emergency program, based at WHO Headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.

The talk is from a 2016 meeting on building communication capacity to counter Infectious disease threats. This meeting was put together in response to the 2014-2015 Ebola epidemic and the 2016 Zika epidemic.

Briefly summarize the key points of Dr. Gamhewage’s presentation. Throughout her talk, she discusses lessons learned and some ways forward (especially see her slide 13) in communication. Do you feel these lessons and suggestions were applied to the current pandemic? Why or why not?

In addition, briefly discuss one topic or comment that was new to you in the talk; i.e., discuss something you did not know before you watched this talk. Include why you chose the topic.