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Guidelines for Dialogue: Talking to the General Public About COVID-19

This guide presents a series of recommendations aimed at facilitating the dialogue between health personnel in charge of COVID-19 vaccination and information sessions and the general public. Listening to their concerns and informing them with clarity and simplicity, in a respectful and empathetic atmosphere, are undoubtedly the keys to a dialogue that will allow to continue promoting vaccination among the population.

Source: Guidelines for Dialogue: Talking to the General Public About COVID-19

Niger flipchart that promote barrier measures and equitable COVID vaccination

April 21, 2023/in Flipchart Directorate of Surveillance and Response to Epidemics of the Ministry of Public Health Population and Social Affairs of Niger, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Niger Ministry of Health, UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development, World Health Organization Niger Français Equity, Masks, Vaccines Communities, General Public, Health Workers and Facilities/by wpengine

These flip charts were designed as part of the COVID-19 project in collaboration with the Directorate of Surveillance and Response to Epidemics, of the Ministry of Public Health, Population and Social Affairs of Niger.

They constitute a collection of messages for the promotion of barrier measures and to promote equitable vaccination against COVID-19. They are intended to serve as a reminder to community relays for community awareness (door-to-door visit, small group discussion, etc.) on COVID-19.

Pagivoltes (flip chart/boite à images) de messages pour la promotion des mesures barrières et de la vaccination équitable contre la COVID-19

Ces pagivoltes ont été conçues dans le cadre du projet COVID-19 CN 164 en collaboration avec la Direction de la Surveillance et de la Riposte aux Epidemies, du Ministère de la Santé Publique, de la Population et des Affaires Sociales du Niger.
Elles constituent une collection de messages pour la promotion des mesures barrières et de la vaccination équitable contre la COVID-19. Elles sont destinés pour servir d’aide-mémoire aux relais communautaires pour la sensibilisation des communautés (visite porte à porte, discussion de petits groupes, etc.) sur la COVID-19.

Source: Niger flipchart that promote barrier measures and equitable COVID vaccination

Name: Lydie Ky
Email Address: lky@savechildren.org

COTE D’IVOIRE: COVID-19 vaccine promotion materials

April 1, 2023/in Posters, TV spots, Video Government of Côte d' Ivoire, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development, World Health Organization Côte d' Ivoire Français Prevention, Vaccines Communities, General Public/by wpengine

These materials originally produced in French, were developed by Breakthrough ACTION Cote d’Ivoire in conjunction with the ministry of Health and RCCE working group partners as part of a broader campaign to promote COVID-19 vaccination. While using the religious leaders, family, children, men and women pictures to deliver COVID-19 vaccination messages, we explored the theories of influence, social influence, reasoned action and planned behavior theory to address lack of knowledge, risk perception and practice.

The SBC materials include Spots, poster on the following topics:

All united, we will stop COVID-19
Half protected is not protected
Let’s vaccinate our children
Half-vaccinated is like half cut your hair
Full vaccinated is better protection

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Name: Jean Jacques Brou
Email Address: jbrou1@jhu.edu

Testimonials from community leaders on the awareness activities against COVID-19 carried out by Breakthrough ACTION Mali

March 8, 2023/in Posters, Social Media, Testimonials CNIECS, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Republic of Mali Ministry of Health, United States Agency for International Development Mali Français Advocacy, Vaccines Communities, Policy Makers, Religious Leaders, SBC Professionals/by wpengine

Under funding from USAID Mali, Breakthrough ACTION Mali conducted advocacy and mobilization, awareness-raising and community engagement activities for several months in the capital of Bamako but also in the regions. These activities have been proven by the various testimonies of government, community and religious leaders.

Source: Testimonials from community leaders on the awareness activities against COVID-19 carried out by Breakthrough ACTION Mali

Name: Mariam Traoré
Email Address: mtraore3@jhu.edu

Sierra Leone COVID-19 Big Idea of the Week Campaign

January 20, 2023/in SBC Campaign, Social Media Government of Sierra Leone Ministry of Information and Communication, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Sierra Leone English Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging Communities, General Public/by Shane Harper

The Big Idea of the Week delves deeper into a specific COVID-related topic. Each week, Big Idea tackles a specific area of COVID-19 and provides important information, guidelines, and messages for the public.

Breakthrough ACTION, led by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP), in partnership with the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) National COVID-19 Emergency Response Center (NACOVERC), creates these messages. They are disseminated on the Ministry website and via the Ministry of Information and Communication’s Facebook page.

Source: Sierra Leone COVID-19 Big Idea of the Week Campaign

Social Media Campaign for COVID-19 Vaccination

January 19, 2023/in Presentation, SBC Materials, Social Media GERMAS, Indonesia Ministry of Health, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Kementerian Kesehatan Republik Indonesia Indonesia Bahasa Indonesia COVID-19 Response, Entertainment Education, Vaccines Communities, General Public, Parents and Caregivers of Children, SBC Professionals/by Dian Rosdiana

Social Media campaign

Breakthrough ACTION/JHU conducted social media activities in support of the national SIAP (Semangat Dapat Vaksinasi Lengkap (READY – To Complete the Dose ) campaign targeting the younger population using social media. The campaign motivates the audience to increase trust in COVID-19 vaccination safety and effectiveness, with emphasizing messages on the personal risk and collective health consequences if not vaccinated.

The activities included:

Posting messages on the importance of vaccination to young families and the general public through Instagram (feeds and reels) as well as landing articles on the website.
Engaging young moms and Standup Comedy to carry out off-air activities among their members with the aim to complete vaccinations.
Conducting SIAP jingle choreography competition through the young moms community and the general public.
Conducting stand-up comedy video competition to increase trust on COVID-19 vaccination among young people.

Source: Social Media Campaign for COVID-19 Vaccination

Facts About COVID-19 Booster Doses

January 9, 2023/in Fact Sheet, Posters, SBC Campaign, SBC Materials CEPI, COVAX, European Union, Gavi, Ghana Ministry of Health, Ghana Ministry of Information, Health Promotion Division - Ghana Health Service, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, JSI, PATH, UK AID, UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development, World Bank Ghana English Vaccines Communities, General Public, Health Workers and Facilities, Journalists, Older Adults, People Living with Disabilities, Teachers, Workplaces/by Mark Kwame Ossom

This COVID-19 flyer was developed to increase knowledge about booster doses among the general public, especially persons who have completed the primary vaccination series. It comes with Frequently Asked Questions and responses that serve as a guide to health workers for community dialogue on COVID-19 activities.

Source: Facts About COVID-19 Booster Doses

Guinea COVID-19 Vaccines (COVAX) Materials 2021

December 12, 2022/in Radio/Audio Spots, SBC Campaign, SBC Materials, Social Media, Video ANSS, Government of Guinea, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Guinea Baga, Français, Guzere, Kissi, Malinke, Poular, Soussou Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines Communities/by Missy Eusebio

This folder includes all the audio, video, and social media materials used by the Breakthrough ACTION Guinea team in the COVID-19 Vaccination COVAX campaign.

Source: Guinea COVID-19 Vaccines (COVAX) Materials 2021

Guinea COVID-19 Vaccines (ARP) Materials 2021

December 12, 2022/in Radio/Audio Spots, SBC Campaign, SBC Materials Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Guinea Baga, Français, Kapete, Kissi, Maninka, Poular, Soussou Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines Communities, General Public/by Missy Eusebio

This folder includes Breakthrough ACTION Guinea’s COVID-19 ARP vaccination campaign materials including three audio spots (each in seven languages).

Source: Guinea COVID-19 Vaccines (ARP) Materials 2021

Breakthrough ACTION Malawi Factsheet on COVID-19

November 22, 2022/in Fact Sheet, Infographics, Reports and Studies Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Malawi Ministry of Health Malawi English COVID-19 Response, Engagement, Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation, Symptoms, Vaccines Communities, General Public, Journalists, Policy Makers, Religious Leaders, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Lusayo Banda

This factsheet highlights the achievements and successes of the COVID-19 Vaccine project in Malawi implemented by Breakthrough ACTION. Breakthrough ACTION is supporting Malawi’s Ministry of Health to reduce COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, promote vaccine uptake and promote positive attitudes towards the vaccine.

Areas of focus include coordination, public communication, community engagement, capacity building, and management of perceptions and misinformation.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION Malawi Factsheet on COVID-19

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