Misinformation spreads faster than most pathogens. During emergencies, false or misleading information undermines trust, delays care, and fuels fear.

Preparedness must include risk communication strategies that address misinformation proactively. This includes transparent messaging, trusted messengers, and digital literacy efforts.

Public health emergencies are not only biological or environmental events, but they are also information events. Systems unprepared to manage misinformation face amplified harm.

Preparedness requires truth, clarity, and trust.

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