UNICEF 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

Considerations for Integrating COVID-19 Vaccination into Immunization Programmes and Primary Health Care for 2022 and beyond

March 9, 2023/in Reports and Studies UNICEF, World Health Organization Global English COVID-19 Response, Integration, Other health in COVID-19 context, Vaccines Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

This document lays out key programmatic considerations essential for moving from mass campaigns for COVID-19 vaccination to integrating COVID-19 vaccination into immunization programmes, PHC and other relevant health services for 2022 and beyond.

The ultimate aim is to fully explore potential areas for integrating different components of immunization programmes, PHC and health systems. Given the evolving epidemiological nature of the COVID-19 pandemic, this is a living document and will be updated to reflect the changing context, including as policies for COVID-19 vaccinations over the longer term are formulated. Finally, the document is not intended to outline a prescriptive approach but rather to present considerations and options for countries to consider and apply based on their needs and the country context.

Source: Considerations for Integrating COVID-19 Vaccination into Immunization Programmes and Primary Health Care for 2022 and beyond

BIDA Kid in Muslim Communities

March 2, 2023/in Pamphlet, Posters, SBC Campaign Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Ministry of Basic Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE), UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development Philippines Tagalog Return to Work/School, Vaccines Parents and Caregivers of Children, School Administrators, Teachers, Young Adults (13-17)/by wpengine

Breakthrough ACTION Philippines, in partnership with the Ministry of Basic, Higher and Technical Education (MBHTE) and UNICEF, created an adaptation of the BIDA Kid print materials to better resonate with the Muslim communities in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region of Muslim Mindanao (BARMM). In this version, characters were added to represent community influencers and key decision-makers in the family. However, the message of encouraging the whole community to keep practicing key COVID-19 preventive behaviors remains the same.

Source: BIDA Kid in Muslim Communities

Name: Krissa Alvarez
Email Address: krissa@phreachhealth-ccp.org
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COVID-19 Videos

February 22, 2023/in Social Media, TV spots, Video CICG, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development, World Health Organization Côte d' Ivoire Baoule, Bete, Dioula, Français, Guere, We Masks, Rumors and Misinformation, Social/Physical Distancing General Public, Young Adults (13-17)/by wpengine

As part of the fight against COVID-19, Breakthrough ACTION Côte d’Ivoire has developed spots in French and four local languages to raise awareness.

The four themes that are covered are:

Name: Jean Jacques brou
Email Address: jbrou1@jhu.edu
File Upload: COVID19 videos

COVID-19 and pregnancy: Staying safe, giving birth and getting vaccinated: What we know about safe pregnancy in the pandemic’s fourth year

February 16, 2023/in News and Updates, Reports and Studies, Social Media UNICEF Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan, South Asia English Menstruation/Pregnancy, Vaccines Health Workers and Facilities, Pregnant Women, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

With the COVID-19 pandemic entering its fourth year, we asked UNICEF health experts to explain what we now know about the best ways for pregnant women to protect themselves and their babies.

Source: COVID-19 and pregnancy: Staying safe, giving birth and getting vaccinated: What we know about safe pregnancy in the pandemic’s fourth year

WHO and UNICEF Lay Out Considerations for COVID Vaccine Integration

February 3, 2023/in Reports and Studies COVIDGAP, Duke University, UNICEF, World Health Organization Global English Integration, Vaccines Policy Makers, Program Designers, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

The World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF are developing a document outlining considerations for incorporating COVID-19 vaccination into national immunization programs and primary care.

Source: WHO and UNICEF Lay Out Considerations for COVID Vaccine Integration

Key Considerations for Integrating COVID-19 Vaccination Services: Insights from Iraq and Syria for the MENA Region

January 26, 2023/in Reports and Studies IFRC MENARO, UNICEF, World Health Organization Iraq, MENA, Syria English Integration, Other health in COVID-19 context, Vaccines Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

This brief draws on evidence from academic and grey literature and consultations with partners working in the COVID-19 response to review current integration efforts (as of August 2022) and explore potentially effective ways to integrate COVID-19 vaccination into other services in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region.

Source: Key Considerations for Integrating COVID-19 Vaccination Services: Insights from Iraq and Syria for the MENA Region

Facts About COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women

January 9, 2023/in 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 Menstruation/Pregnancy, Vaccines Health Workers and Facilities, Pregnant Women/by Mark Kwame Ossom

This leaflet was developed by Ghana Health Service and Breakthrough ACTION, with key messages about COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women. It contains Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs) with basic answers to serve as a reference for health workers, and other community members, especially pregnant women to increase knowledge of COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women.

Source: Facts About COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women

Lessons Learned and Good Practices: Country-specific Case Studies on Immunization Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

January 9, 2023/in Reports and Studies UNICEF Angola, Bangladesh, India, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Yemen English COVID-19 Response, Other health in COVID-19 context Program Designers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

The methodology for this report included a literature review of available documentation and research, key informant interviews, and focus group discussions with UNICEF country and regional offices and partners. The process led to a series of six case studies, which describe predominantly positive campaign experiences, documenting lessons and good practices that can inform future immunisation programmes carried out during COVID-19 or similar circumstances.

Source: Lessons Learned and Good Practices: Country-specific Case Studies on Immunization Activities during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Cameroon Vaccination campaign tools (5th round)

January 9, 2023/in Clinical/Technical Guidance, Fact Sheet, Technical Briefs ACMS, Africa CDC, Allemande, EPIC, Gavi, International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, Management Sciences for Health, UNICEF, United States Agency for International Development, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, World Health Organization Cameroon English, Français COVID-19 Response, Research/Monitoring and Evaluation, Vaccines Health Workers and Facilities, Researchers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Larry Ngassa

This is a collection of materials for Cameroon’s COVID-19 vaccination SBC campaign.

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