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COVID-19 in Africa: The Nuances of Social Distancing and Handwashing

The increasing spread of COVID-19 has necessitated enforcement of frequent hand washing, social distancing and lockdown measures as a recommended global strategy to curb community-based spread of the disease. However, pre-existing conditions in Africa impede capacity to observe hand hygiene, social distancing and lockdown.

Compliance with social distancing and handwashing is challenging in Africa due to poor urban planning in densely populated communities, food insecurity, water shortages, inadequate healthcare infrastructure, unemployment and lack of funding. The aim of this article is to unveil current challenges with social distancing and handwashing in Africa and propose innovative solutions to prevent community-based COVID-19 transmission.

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COVID-19 Radio Spots, Indonesia

January 4, 2021/in Infographics, Pamphlet, Radio/Audio Spots, TV spots, Video Indonesia Ministry of Health, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Indonesia Bahasa Indonesia Handwashing, Masks, Prevention, Social/Physical Distancing Communities, General Public/by Shane Harper

These radio spots are intended for the general public, and explain various aspects about dealing with COVID-19. These aspects include mask wearing, physical distancing, handwashing, and adopting new habits. This campaign includes radio spots, video spots, infographics, and a Question and Answer booklet.

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COVID-19 Communication Materials

October 8, 2020/in Infographics, SBC Campaign, Social Media, Video Pan American Health Organization Americas English, Español, Português Handwashing, Masks, Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging, Social/Physical Distancing Health Workers and Facilities, Multiple, SBC Professionals, Teachers/by wpengine

This is a variety of COVID-19 communications materials developed by the Pan American Health Organization, comprising videos, animations and social media cards. The materials cover a range of topics including helping children deal with stress, domestic violence & COVID-19, physical distancing, mask wearing, etc.

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COVID-19 Facilitator Guide

September 9, 2020/in Infographics, Training/Education Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Guyana English Handwashing, Masks, Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Health Workers and Facilities, Response Organizations/by Shane Harper

The Breakthrough ACTION Guyana COVID-19 Facilitator Guide is a set of cue cards that are used by community facilitators to conduct community meetings or one on one sessions with community members.

The guide contains simple and important information about COVID-19 and helps the community facilitator in providing accurate information to the community.

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Nigeria Centre for Disease Control COVID-19 Resource Center

August 31, 2020/in Infographics, Posters, Radio/Audio Spots, SBC Campaign, Video Nigeria Centre for Disease Control Nigeria English, Multiple Handwashing, Prevention, Risk Communication and Messaging, Social/Physical Distancing, Symptoms Communities, General Public/by Shane Harper

This website offers publications and materials for the public emanating from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control.

The site includes posters and infographics, audio files, and videos, all created to increase public awareness about COVID-19 signs, symptoms, testing, and prevention.

Source: Nigeria Centre for Disease Control COVID-19 Resource Center

Free E-books for Children About Coronavirus

July 29, 2020/in Infographics, Testimonials, Training/Education, Web Resources New York City Library Global Multiple Entertainment Education, Handwashing, Masks, Prevention Children (under 12), Parents and Caregivers of Children/by Shane Harper

The New York City School Library System website has a page which offers a large collection of free e-books for children about COVID-19. The books are from many countries, in a selection of languages. All of the books are free to download from the site.

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COVID-19 Digital Classroom

July 21, 2020/in Web Resources COVID-19 Digital Classroom Global English Handwashing, Masks, Prevention, Social/Physical Distancing Communities, Health Workers and Facilities/by Shane Harper

The COVID-19 Digital Classroom is a collective of international organizations who wish to provide access to high-quality healthcare.

Since populations around the world need rapid, coordinated, and focused support to tackle the COVID-19 pandemic, patients in countries with limited preparedness and response resources are particularly vulnerable to COVID-19. Sharp increases in COVID-19 caseloads are likely to overwhelm health systems in countries already facing shortages of nurses, physicians, and other health workers.

Community-based health workers need access to high-quality and easy-to-use information that will help increase their ability to treat and support patients and to deliver health services safely.

The COVID-19 Digital Classroom is leveraging digital technologies and existing content distribution channels to ensure every health worker has the information they need to help their own communities, wherever in the world they are providing care, from city centers to the last mile.

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Videos for Youth on Handwashing, Coughing, and Physical Distancing

July 7, 2020/in Video Guinea Ministry of Health, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Guinea Français Handwashing, Prevention, Social/Physical Distancing, Symptoms General Public, Young Adults (13-17)/by Shane Harper

These videos were produced to show young people the importance of physical distancing, elbow coughing, and handwashing.

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COVID-19 Interactive Voice Response Audio and Scripts

July 7, 2020/in Interactive Voice Response, Radio/Audio Spots Guinea Ministry of Health, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Guinea Français COVID-19 Response, Handwashing, Masks, Social/Physical Distancing Communities, General Public/by Shane Harper

These are interactive voice response audio files and scripts about COVID-19 dealing with handwashing, the use of masks, and physical distancing.

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Children’s and Caretakers’ Animation Series on COVID-19 – Episode 1

June 25, 2020/in SBC Materials, Video Cambodia Ministry of Education Youth and Sport, Save The Children, UNICEF Cambodia Cambodian Sign Language, Khmer (ភាសារខ្មែរ) Entertainment Education, Handwashing, Isolation, Prevention Children (under 12), Parents and Caregivers of Children/by Shane Harper

The COVID-19 response under Breakthrough ACTION Cambodia includes a six-episode children’s and caretakers’ animated series aimed at disseminating key COVID-19 messages focused on key behaviors (e.g., handwashing, self-isolation) and prevention of COVID-19.

This was developed in coordination with UNICEF and approved by the Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport (MoEYS). This first episode aired in May 2020 and was shared through the Facebook pages of the MoEYS, UNICEF and Save the Children, and broadcasted on several local TV channels. It is available in Khmer and sign language.

The series is available on Facebook and YouTube.

Source: Children’s and Caretakers’ Animation Series on COVID-19 – Episode 1

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