Leadership and Trustworthy Communication

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Across
  1. 2. — Two-way communication that listens to concerns and improves cooperation.
  2. 8. – Trusted local leaders who communicate health information effectively.
  3. 10. – Misinformation that spread fear and undermined public-health guidance.
  4. 12. — Central partner in outbreak control; trust is built locally.
  5. 15. – Long-term dedication needed to strengthen global epidemic preparedness.
  6. 18. – Building systems before epidemics occur to prevent response failures.
  7. 19. — Teaching how disease spreads and what actions reduce risk.
  8. 22. – Using simple, understandable language so communities know how to protect themselves.
  9. 23. – Working directly with communities to deliver prevention information.
  10. 25. – Ethical conduct expected of leaders when communicating risk during crises.
  11. 29. – Global health institutions being answerable for slow reactions to emerging epidemics.
Down
  1. 1. — Restricting movement of exposed persons to prevent transmission.
  2. 3. – Essential factor determining whether communities follow prevention guidance.
  3. 4. — Rapid communication and action; delays allow outbreaks to expand.
  4. 5. – Duty of public-health leaders to act quickly to protect populations.
  5. 6. – Continuous monitoring to detect outbreaks early and stop disease spread.
  6. 7. — Public acceptance that authorities have the right to lead response actions.
  7. 9. — Aligned messages across leaders; mixed messages fuel confusion and distrust.
  8. 11. – Rapid deployment of staff and supplies during public-health emergencies.
  9. 13. – Harmful labeling or blaming that discouraged people from seeking care during Ebola.
  10. 14. — Actions taken to stop disease before it occurs or spreads widely.
  11. 15. – Clear and consistent messaging needed to guide public behavior during outbreaks.
  12. 16. – Understanding community fears during Ebola to build cooperation.
  13. 17. – Decisive direction and coordination required during crisi​s​.
  14. 20. — Stating what is known, unknown, and evolving to protect credibility.
  15. 21. — Prevention tool that protects individuals and communities from disease.
  16. 24. – Open sharing of outbreak data that was delayed early in the Ebola response.
  17. 26. — Dependable communication people can count on during an outbreak​.
  18. 27. — Long-term strategy to prevent repeating outbreak failures.
  19. 28. — Meaningful involvement of communities in planning and response decisions.