Innovative Technologies for Health Crisis Communication

Mustafa ALTUNSOYa

aGazi University Sport Sciences Faculty, Ankara, Türkiye

ABSTRACT
This chapter delves into the transformative role of innovative technologies in health crisis communication, examining how digital platforms, mobile health apps, AI, machine learning, and blockchain are reshaping public health responses. It highlights their application in disease tracking, information dissemination, and predictive analytics, alongside addressing ethical challenges like privacy and misinformation. Through case studies on COVID-19 and other health crises, the chapter showcases the effectiveness of these technologies in improving communication and management strategies. It concludes by envisioning future advancements and the importance of integrating these technologies into health crisis protocols, underscoring a future where technological innovation and public health are increasingly intertwined.
Keywords: Health crises communication; innovative technologies; AI and ML in health

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