Malawi Archives - COVID-19 Communication Network

Continuity of essential health services in Kenya, Malawi and Mozambique

March 15, 2023/in Reports and Studies UNICEF Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique English Healthcare, Integration, Menstruation/Pregnancy Policy Makers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

This series of cross-sectional studies explores the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on demand- and supply-side factors affecting maternal, newborn, and child health (MNCH) service utilization in Kenya, Malawi and Mozambique. The studies reveal the extent to which the COVID-19 pandemic impacted people’s willingness and ability to access essential MNCH services, their experiences of care, and the health system’s readiness to continue to provide essential care during the pandemic.

Source: Continuity of essential health services in Kenya, Malawi and Mozambique

Traditional Leaders Advocating for the COVID-19 Vaccine

November 22, 2022/in Social Media, TV spots, Video Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Malawi Ministry of Health Malawi Chichewa, English Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public/by Lusayo Banda

Breakthrough ACTION is working with traditional leaders to encourage people to get vaccinated. In the video, Senior Chief Mlolo of Nsanje shares why she got the COVID-19 vaccine, and she encourages people to get vaccinated.

Source: Traditional Leaders Advocating for the COVID-19 Vaccine

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

Data for ACTION RCCE for COVID-19 Vaccine Demand in Eastern and Southern Africa: Special Edition on Adolescents and Youth

September 23, 2022/in News and Updates, Reports and Studies RCCE Collective Service, UNICEF, World Health Organization Burkina Faso, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Malawi, Mozambique, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda English Vaccines Response Organizations, SBC Professionals, Young Adults (13-17)/by Shane Harper

This is a document explaining the importance of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among adolescents in sub-Saharan Africa, as they make up 70% of the population.

Source: Data for ACTION RCCE for COVID-19 Vaccine Demand in Eastern and Southern Africa: Special Edition on Adolescents and Youth

Brochure on COVID-19

August 29, 2022/in Booklet, Fact Sheet, Pamphlet Government of Malawi, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Malawi Ministry of Health Malawi Chichewa COVID-19 Response, Handwashing, Isolation, Masks, Prevention, Symptoms, Testing, Vaccines General Public/by Lusayo Banda

The brochure has been produced in partnership with the Malawi Ministry of Health. Key messages are on the awareness, symptoms, and prevention of COVID-19. The poster is targeted towards a general audience and the language is Chichewa.

Source: Brochure on COVID-19

Key Messages for Religious Leaders

August 3, 2022/in Checklist, Fact Sheet, Pamphlet Government of Malawi, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Malawi Chichewa COVID-19 Response, Handwashing, Masks, Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation, Symptoms, Vaccines Religious Leaders/by Lusayo Banda

Breakthrough ACTION Malawi is working with religious leaders to promote positive attitudes toward the COVID-19 vaccine and increase public demand among eligible populations. The talking points provide messages on COVID-19 that religious leaders can use, such as symptoms of COVID-19 and getting vaccinated.

Source: Key Messages for Religious Leaders

Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Adolescents in Malawi

July 15, 2022/in Posters Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Kamuzu University of Health Sciences, Malawi Red Cross Society, UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development Malawi Chichewa COVID-19 Response, Prevention, Vaccines Parents and Caregivers of Children, Teachers, Young Adults (13-17)/by Lusayo Banda

The posters are promoting the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine among adolescents aged 12 and above. The key message is on building vaccine confidence among this age bracket to reduce the risk of serious illness or death. They can also influence their parents, teachers, and other community leaders in the community to encourage their children and adolescents to get vaccinated.

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Source: Encouraging COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Adolescents in Malawi

Engaging Religious Leaders to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination

June 3, 2022/in News and Updates Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Liberia, Malawi, Nigeria English Vaccines Journalists, Religious Leaders, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

The Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs-led Breakthrough ACTION project has been working in Malawi to engage religious leaders, educate them and help them use what they learn to help their congregants understand the value of vaccination and other COVID-prevention methods.

Source: Engaging Religious Leaders to Boost COVID-19 Vaccination

COVID-19 Vaccine Posters in Malawi

January 6, 2022/in Posters, SBC Materials Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Malawi Ministry of Health Malawi Chichewa Prevention, Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public, Health Workers and Facilities, Young Adults (13-17)/by wpengine

Two posters in Chichewa encourage the uptake of the COVID-19 vaccine in order to reduce the risk of serious illness or death. One poster is targeted towards a general audience. The second poster is targeted towards youth.

Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Posters in Malawi

Opinion leaders in Malawi promoting the COVID-19 vaccine

December 21, 2021/in SBC Materials, Social Media Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Malawi Ministry of Health, United States Agency for International Development Malawi Chichewa Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Communities, General Public, Policy Makers, Religious Leaders/by wpengine

Three opinion leaders were featured in the social posters: Bishop Martin Mtumbuka of Roman Catholic – Karonga Diocese, Honorable Fred Kazombo, MP and Deputy Speaker of Parliament, and Sheikh Omar Nkachelenga of Blantyre Islamic Movement. Social media posters are in the Chichewa language.

Source: Opinion leaders in Malawi promoting the COVID-19 vaccine