The Jönköping region has just released four films on the 1177 care guide where their health communicators explain how to act to prevent the spread of the corona virus. In Arabic, Dari, Tigrinya and Somali, the information is available to people who do not fully understand Swedish.

- Everyone may not be able to read either and it is good that they can listen to the information, says Muhamoud Suldan, who has recorded a video in Somali.

Health communicator for four years

For four years he has worked to inform new arrivals about how care works and what paths to take when seeking care. Since the corona pandemic started, it has now become a focus on information about the corona virus and how to act to reduce the risk of spreading the disease in society.

In addition to language, health communicators are aware of cultural differences. For example, there are many immigrant groups where you are used to maybe meeting in larger societies and socializing to a greater extent than many native Swedes do.

"It is important to reach out there with information that you have to stop with it in order to reduce the risk of transmission," says Muhamoud Suldan.

Jesper Ekberg, Director of Public Health Region Jönköping. Photo: Jonas Tubbin / SVT

Different tools for reaching out

In addition to the films, the health communicators try to spread the information in areas with many new friends around the county. It can be at shops, schools, SFI and other meeting places.

"We need different types of communicative tools to reach the different target groups," says Jesper Ekberg, Jönköping Public Health Manager.