Human Language, Rights, and SecurityHuman Language, Rights, and SecurityHuman Language, Rights, and Security2713-0614Peoples’ Friendship University of Russia named after Patrice Lumumba (RUDN University)2700910.22363/2713-0614-2021-1-1-19-25LANGUAGE ROLE IN SOCIETY DEVELOPMENTРоль языка в развитии обществаResearch ArticleEnhancing Tools for Sustainable Health Communication within Covid-19Enhancing Tools for Sustainable Health Communication within Covid-19https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3191-7343MaštálkaJiří

MUDr. Czech member of Czech Parliament (1996-2019), politician and doctor, member of ČLK; Society of Cardiology J.E.P. Currently holds a senior position in the Konstantinovy Lazne healthcare center

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The paper provides short commentary on key features of public health communication during the current pandemic. The paper contains empirical analysis of field data from international, regional, and local national sources related to the industry, institutions, research in the field of study. The thematic content analysis through the computer-based coding served as the background investigation method. The study provides preliminary data on the key topics within official communication on health care issues during COVID-19, explores challenges to communication on health issues during COVID-19, identifies possible tools for sustainable health communication in the current COVID-19 pandemic, and outlines tentative recommendations to foster sustainable communication on health issues during the pandemic.

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