The initiative comes at a time when health information is widely available, but misinformation and disinformation spread just as quickly. WHO aims to strengthen public trust in scientific evidence and support the use of reliable research in health decisions, policies, and everyday life.
The Together for Science and Health movement unites researchers, health professionals, policymakers, community organizations, civil society groups, and citizens around a shared goal: using science to improve health and well-being for all. Its work focuses on three areas:
- Science and society: strengthening collaboration between researchers and communities so research reflects people’s needs and experiences.
- Science and policy: supporting evidence-informed decision-making and health policies based on robust scientific knowledge.
- Science communication: improving public dialogue about science and health while addressing the harms caused by misinformation and disinformation.
As a national research and information centre committed to providing evidence-based health information, NAFKAM is pleased to affiliate with the movement.
How we contribute
-By joining, we become part of a global network working to make research knowledge more understandable, relevant, and useful for the public, says Barbara Wider, Senior Advisor on International Affairs at NAFKAM. -One of our key roles is dissemination of evidence. NAFKAM not only conducts research but also translates evidence into information that can be understood and used by patients, healthcare professionals, policymakers, journalists, and the public.
-We support informed decision-making by helping patients and healthcare professionals understand what current evidence shows, and where uncertainties remain, says Professor Miek Jong, Director of NAFKAM. -Complementary and alternative medicine is often debated. This makes it especially important that national research centers like NAFKAM provide trustworthy information, Jong underlines.
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About the movement: Together for Science and Health
About the global launch: Together for Science and Health: Global launch with flagship events in Geneva and Paris
