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Measures to Ensure the Continuity of the Response to Malaria in the Americas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

The PAHO Regional Malaria Program is aware of the imminent negative impact that the present COVID-19 pandemic is causing in the countries and their health systems, and consequently, in the fight against malaria in the countries of the Americas; considers that it is essential to guide national authorities; and draws attention to the main measures to be taken to maintain the continuity of actions against malaria, while protecting the health of healthcare workers and in line with national provisions for response to COVID-19. Malaria-specific guidance on the response to COVID-19 has been developed by WHO1 and is the main reference for this document.

This material is subject to updates by WHO and PAHO on malaria and on the COVID-19 response.

Source: Measures to Ensure the Continuity of the Response to Malaria in the Americas during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Using Media and Communication to Respond to Public Health Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Ebola (BBC Media)

April 28, 2020/in Reports and Studies, Technical Briefs BBC Media Africa English Other health in COVID-19 context, Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation Policy Makers, SBC Professionals/by Kathryn Sugg

This practice briefing sets out what BBC Media Action learned in delivering and supporting health communication in response to the Ebola crisis in West Africa in 2014–15. It has a particular focus on Sierra Leone as this was the hub of the organization’s response.

Source: Using Media and Communication to Respond to Public Health Emergencies: Lessons Learned from Ebola

How to Tackle Coronavirus in Slums

April 24, 2020/in Technical Briefs Global Dashboard Global English Social/Physical Distancing, Vulnerable Populations Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Kathryn Sugg

For the large number of low-income country residents who live in informal settlements, or slums, will be ill-served by well-publicized measures that rely on the stockpiling of food, the availability of savings, the ability to work from home, and the need to keep your distance even from close relatives.

In these environments, staying at home can itself be a risk. Cramped, often poorly-ventilated dwellings housing large numbers of people are potential petri dishes for COVID-19. Queuing to use shared toilets or draw water from wells or boreholes, using crowded public transport, or simply walking past others in narrow lanes heighten the risk of exposure.

This guidance document offers eight ideas for adapting prevention standards to slums and informal settlements.

Source: How to Tackle Coronavirus in Slums

COVID-19 and Child, Early, and Forced Marriage: An Agenda for Action

April 24, 2020/in Technical Briefs Girls not Brides Global English Gender, Vulnerable Populations Policy Makers, Response Organizations/by Kathryn Sugg

This brief is intended for development partners, including government and civil society actors. It provides recommendations and resources for responding to the needs of adolescent girls during the COVID-19 crisis and recovery period, including those at risk of early marriage and those who are already married and in informal unions.

It focuses on how adolescent girls, particularly those at risk of marriage or already married girls will be affected in the short- and longer-term.

Source: COVID-19 and Child, Early, and Forced Marriage: An Agenda for Action

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