Comments on: Mismatched public health communication costs lives in Pakistan

By: KINZA ABBASI

KINZA ABBASI — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 03:48:06 +0000

In reply to Suresh Tadikonda. Thank You Suresh. This is a very critical point to understand during pandemics.

By: KINZA ABBASI

KINZA ABBASI — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 03:46:24 +0000

In reply to Maimoona Rehman. Thank you, Maimona for sharing some authentic information from Pakistan. people are really believing these kind of conspiracies theories .

By: KINZA ABBASI

KINZA ABBASI — Sat, 06 Feb 2021 03:44:22 +0000

In reply to Laura.

Hi Laura,
Thank You for reviewing my article .
Yes, there can be many ways by which words can be spread in tribal corners. Elderly can be contacted and instructed, audio sms in local language can be sent , public service msg on radio regional channels might be an option .
Demonstration by public health workers , announcements in public by local elderly member. There can be many ways that can used to deal with the situation.
There is a need to change people’s thinking about the disease , which need some very serious measures to be taken while sharing the information

By: Saeeda

Saeeda — Sun, 13 Dec 2020 16:54:04 +0000

Great work by KinzaKeep it up

By: Sanyia

Sanyia — Sat, 12 Dec 2020 00:25:28 +0000

Very true Kinza. People generally Do not believe public health information and therefore there are conspiracy theories widely believed by general population. There is an increase of 200% in covid positive cases in the region.
This needs to be addressed immediately otherwise the consequences will be beyond control.
Health information must be translated into regional languages.

By: Eshrat Fatima

Eshrat Fatima — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:21:31 +0000

You have addressed this issue in such a nice manner. It is good to see that we have people like you who take out great thoughts out of minor things.

By: Hadi Gill

Hadi Gill — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 16:12:29 +0000

Issue related to communication medium needed to be taken into consideration from so long.
Glad that someone has finally done that.

By: Amna Afraz

Amna Afraz — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 15:06:03 +0000

You have unfolded the issue so accurately,Kinza.
Even after such a prolong exposure to covid crisis people are still unaware to understand its basic causes and the immediate measures recommended by the Government that we need to adopt.
Some don’t even consider its existence all because of the gap created b/w a common individual and the authorities.
Highly appreciate that you have raised your voice in this regard.
Good luck for your future endeavours!

By: Maheen Iqbal

Maheen Iqbal — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 14:59:37 +0000

This is a serious concern in times of a global pandemic!

By: Muhammad Natiq Rehman

Muhammad Natiq Rehman — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 12:16:23 +0000

In reply to Maimoona Rehman. A good effort by Kinza for highlighting the issue and deeply discussed by her but core issue of language needs to be resolved ASAP.

By: Noor Fatima

Noor Fatima — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 09:53:01 +0000

Amazing approach and deep insight of Covid to aware Government as well as people to get rid of myths. People should ,atleast, be aware of basic symptoms of covid and its consequences as well. Hope if anybody could such initiate.
Highly Appreciate Kinza.

By: Nimra Adnan Abbasi

Nimra Adnan Abbasi — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:21:54 +0000

Good Work

By: Amna Atif

Amna Atif — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 08:05:00 +0000

Thanks Kinza for sharing this fruitful information
The concerns you have shown are needed to be addressed in this time of crisis!!

By: Maimoona Rehman

Maimoona Rehman — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 05:22:58 +0000

In reply to Suresh Tadikonda.

This is true. Most people in Pakistan believe that COVID 19 is just a planking done by government to gain profits via medicines n disinfectants. If someone is taken away, they will be infected with poisonous medicines to murder the patients.
People are really good at spreading self made and self assumed stories here in Pakistan.
The awareness campaigns as you highlighted are really just like that. Done in languages that are not widely understood in that specific area.

By: Neetal

Neetal — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:26:18 +0000

Good insight offered Kinza!!!! Hope it brings about awareness n change for the better!!!!

By: Suresh Tadikonda

Suresh Tadikonda — Fri, 11 Dec 2020 02:19:35 +0000

Well done Kinza, nice research, well thought and well put article. Governments must make sure they take necessary steps in closing the communication gaps especially in rural Pakistan and arears with low literacy rate. Information about Covid-19 and steps to stop the transmission must be translated in to regional languages and make them available to all