Advice for riding the (mini) bus in Zambia
How to safely use – protecting yourself and others – when using public transportation during Coronavirus.
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Tailoring Malaria Interventions in the COVID-19 Response
/in Clinical/Technical Guidance World Health Organization Global English, Français Other health in COVID-19 context Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Cynthia IrakozeWhile taking measures to halt the spread of COVID-19 worldwide, it is essential that other killer diseases, such as malaria, are not ignored. It is known, from the recent Ebola outbreak in west Africa, that a sudden increased demand on fragile health services can lead to substantial increases in morbidity and mortality from other diseases, including malaria.
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Malaria Social and Behaviour Change Program Guidance in the Context of COVID-19 Pandemic
/in Clinical/Technical Guidance Partnership to End Malaria, Roll Back Malaria Global English Other health in COVID-19 context Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Cynthia IrakozeTo complement the recent guidance from WHO GMP, the RBM Partnership to End Malaria (RBM) Social Behaviour Change (SBC) Working Group has developed interim guidance for malaria SBC in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. It is recognized that during this unprecedented time, malaria remains an issue in malaria affected countries and in the current context, community members and health workers may face additional challenges that significantly impact the health system. To this end, approaches and systems should be supported to deliver malaria services among communities, households, and individuals.
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Behavioral Design for COVID-19 Response
/in Technical Briefs Ideas42 Global English COVID-19 Response Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Shane HarperThis brief offers examples which demonstrate the emerging need for expertise in designing government services for chronic scarcity as society adapts to a new way of life in light of COVID-19.
Government agencies serving their residents during the COVID-19 pandemic have a number of tools at their disposal: public funding, talented and committed staff, connections to goods and services from local organizations, and valuable know-how. This brief offers three recommendations to deal with the situation.
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2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019‑nCoV): Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan
/in Strategies World Health Organization Global English Risk Communication and Messaging Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Kathryn SuggThis strategic preparedness and response plan outlines the public health measures that the international community stands ready to provide to support all countries to prepare for and respond to 2019‑nCoV.
The document takes what has been learned so far about the virus and translates that knowledge into strategic action that can guide the efforts of all national and international partners when developing context-specific national and regional operational plans.
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Priorities for the Global COVID-19 Response
/in Strategies Community Health Impact Coalition Global English, Español, Français Masks, Personal Protection Equipment, Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Kathryn SuggCOVID-19 disproportionately affects the poor and vulnerable: sharp increases in caseloads will overwhelm health systems in countries already facing shortages of workers and supplies.
With millions of lives at stake, decisive action must be taken now to blunt the impact of the pandemic in countries likely to be hit the hardest. Investment is needed at all levels of the health system and Community Health Workers (CHWs) are poised to play a pivotal role in fighting the pandemic. Members of the Community Health Impact Coalition have come together to urgently outline the targeted actions needed to achieve the following goals:
- Protect health care workers
- Interrupt the virus
- Maintain existing health care services while surging their capacity
- Shield the most vulnerable from socioeconomic shocks
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Behavioral Sciences Tips for Physical Distancing
/in Technical Briefs Center for Health Incentives and Behavioral Economics, Ideas42, Indlela, Southern Africa Labour and Development Research Unit, University of Pennsylvania Global English, Français Social/Physical Distancing Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Kathryn SuggThis brief includes some concrete tips for how local and national governments and other institutions can use behavioral design to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in communities in low and middle-income countries around the world while facilitating social cohesion and the provision of essential services.
These include:
- Make it easier for people to practice physical distancing in their communities by reshaping their environments.
- Redesign how healthcare and other public services are delivered to facilitate physical distancing while ensuring essential service provision.
- Lower the costs, both social and financial, associated with physical distancing.
- Create new benefits and incentives to make physical distancing less painful and more sustainable for people to practice over time
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Minimum Standards for Prevention and Response to Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies
/in Clinical/Technical Guidance United Nations Population Fund Global English Gender, Gender-based Violence Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Kathryn SuggThe Minimum Standards comprise a set of 18 inter-connected standards that draw upon UNFPA’s comparative advantage and global expertise and are based on international best practice.
The Standards speak to UNFPA’s mandate to coordinate GBV prevention and response in emergencies as co-lead with UNICEF of the Area of Responsibility of the Global Protection Cluster. Working in coordination with other UN agencies and international organizations, UNFPA can support national authorities and partners to build and strengthen existing health and protection systems. Contained in the Standards are tools to address the bottlenecks that prevent the prioritization of GBV prevention and response in emergencies, and guidance on working in partnership with survivors and members of the crisis-affected population to build individual and community resilience.
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Coronavirus in Sub-Saharan Africa How Africans in 12 Nations are Responding to the COVID-19 Outbreak
/in Reports and Studies GeoPoll Africa English, Français COVID-19 Response Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Cynthia IrakozeGeoPoll conducted a remote study in 12 countries in sub-Saharan Africa on the effects coronavirus is already having on people throughout the region. The impact of the virus will have broad-reaching implications across all sectors, and while we could not cover every relevant topic in this study, we sought to use our experience conducting research for both international development groups and the consumer sector to include a wide range of topics.
Areas that are covered in this study include:
- Biggest concerns and perceptions of risk surrounding coronavirus
- Preventative measures such as social distancing and handwashing practices
- Changes in food market operability and food security
- Changes in consumer habits, including purchasing of food and nonessential items
- Levels of trust in governments and the commercial sector
- Information sources on COVID-19 and changes in media consumption
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Tips for Engaging Communities during COVID-19 in Low-Resource Settings, Remotely and In-Person
/in Technical Briefs Global Outbreak Alert & Response Network, World Health Organization Global English Risk Communication and Messaging, Social/Physical Distancing Policy Makers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Cynthia IrakozeThis brief provides key considerations for engaging communities on COVID-19 and tips for how to engage where there are movement restrictions and physical distancing measures in place, particularly in low-resource settings.
It is designed for non-governmental organizations (NGOs), UN agencies, government agencies, and other humanitarian and implementing actors working on health promotion, risk communication, and community engagement for COVID-19.
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