The role of media in supporting health

Tips and information

• Media outlets, such as radio and TV, can give people information to improve their health
• News stories and campaigns can also have an impact on people who make decisions
• In supporting health the media should:
• Tell true stories about the things that impact on health in an interesting way
• Give the public an opportunity to debate and talk about health issues
• Report on health and in health emergencies in a way that is responsible and honest
• Hold the government and people who make decisions to account
• Social media and digital platforms can help to expand public coverage of an issue
• Anyone can report on news as and when it happens around them (this known as civic journalism)