ABOUT - BACKSTORY
The concept of Covidpedia Labs is based upon the societal upheaval triggered by the COVID-19 global pandemic, hence its namesake. It is a ‘catalyst platform’ with a mission to distribute evidence-based information in a balanced format i.e., to remove radical bias on issues that can detract essential resources from helping save lives and provide information to help individuals make ‘informed decisions.’
We are combating the disinformation surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, which the World Health Organization has labeled an ‘infodemic.’ This infodemic is not just spreading misinformation; it’s literally costing lives. It is imperative that online platforms collaborate to halt the spread of dangerous misinformation by ‘raising public awareness and dispelling disinformation.
"The COVID-19 pandemic will not be our last pandemic."
The scientific community’s bold statement has motivated us to adopt a broader perspective and explore new methods for communicating about recurring epidemics and future health crises. Our approach emphasizes prevention and advocacy, incorporating both domestic and international viewpoints.
Platform Purpose: Serve as a ‘safe haven’ for the public to:
- Understand public health complexities and ecosystems through expert insights.
- Navigate the outcomes of long-term social and economic policies, including unintended consequences.
Primary Goal: Empower communities to:
- Confidently navigate the current and future pandemics.
- Focus on staying informed, mitigating risks, and making better decisions.
User Interface Design: Intuitively simple, designed to:
- Ensure easy access and comprehension of information.
- Be suitable for individuals from any demographic group.
We know through collaboration we can make an impact, we’re starting here...
BIO
Dee Sandhu has spent her professional career in strategic communications and public policy, focusing on international affairs. During the Covid-19 pandemic, she founded Covidpedia Labs, a strategic communications platform to share information on the SARS-CoV-2 virus, and combat the spread of disinformation and false narratives in public health. Working towards averting future pandemics- her focus is communicating on the One Health approach: interactions between human, animal, and environmental health sectors by sharing public awareness about these issues in order to improve global health. Dee spent several years in the European Union institutions as a communication and policy advisor on food safety and agriculture.
Her career has focused on international projects and (she) has worked in Europe and South East Asia for over 15 years. She is currently based in California.
For further information email to Dee@CovidpediaLabs.com
