Abstract
WHAT IS ALREADY KNOWN ABOUT THIS TOPIC? The infodemics can increase the burden of outbreaks and emergencies. Many of the studies documented the impact and emergence of the infodemic situation during epidemics or pandemics in recent years. There is limited evidence on the preparedness and readiness of health departments to effectively manage the infodemic situation. WHAT IS ADDED BY THIS REPORT? This research provides a comprehensive assessment of the health department's capabilities in crisis emergency risk communication and infodemic management, identifying key best practices, challenges and bottlenecks. It contributes to the field by offering a framework and methodologies for evaluating these capacities, aiding in improving infectious diseases outbreak response public health emergency management. WHAT ARE THE IMPLICATIONS FOR PUBLIC HEALTH PRACTICE? Countries and health departments can benefit from these insights by assessing the level of preparedness and readiness in this field and to implement targeted interventions to enhance their preparedness and response capabilities to misinformation and disinformation.