The primary purpose of this research is to compare government and non-government
spokespersons by examining their roles in educating about COVID-19 vaccines and health
services. This study employed comparative factor analysis and non-participatory observation
toward the media activity of spokespersons in Indonesia. Using a questionnaire, this study
examined the dimensions of public campaigns, risk communication, health and emergency,
leadership and communication from Indonesian spokespersons. The data collection was …

Background: Concerns over an infodemic following a surge in health misinformation
circulating on social media set out the government's priority for Indonesia. Given the urgent
work on the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) response, the government collaborated
with health-related spokespersons and influencers with a medical background by starting a
COVID-19 public education campaign on social media. A collaborative initiative involved
health spokespersons from government and non-government to clarify misinformation about …