Health awareness topics in Iraqi newspapers about the Corona pandemic analytical study- Al-Zaman newspaper as a model

Abstract

The responsibility of the media is big in light of the age of crises that the world is experiencing now, as it has become one of the most important and influential actors in managing these crises and disasters, whatever their nature and gravity. The media's failure to play its role may lead to faltering government efforts and the extent of their achievement, and perhaps the crisis of the spread of the Corona virus (COVID-19) was a clear example. Because at a time when the media was one of the most important pillars of managing this crisis in many countries of the world, it was part of the crisis in many other countries. This is when it did not have national responsibility, and fell into the trap of rumors about the crisis and its intimidation, and instead of being a factor of reassurance. For the society, it was unfortunately a cause for fear, panic and terror at times.
That is why many research works and studies have begun to address the process of reducing the pandemic (COVID-19). This is through the use of all available methods, which start from creating a health system with quality specifications in managing services and health care. This happens according to a level commensurate with human rights requirements and the possibility of increasing health awareness by activating the important media role and limiting Pandemic developments and repercussions.