Rumors and Misinformation Archives - COVID-19 Communication Network

COVID-19 Prevention Campaign

November 23, 2022/in Posters, Radio/Audio Spots, SBC Campaign, Social Media, TV spots, Video Ethiopia Ministry of Health, Ethiopia Public Health Institute, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Ethiopia Afaan Oromoo, Amharic (አማርኛ) COVID-19 Response, Handwashing, Masks, Prevention, Rumors and Misinformation, Social/Physical Distancing, Stigma, Symptoms General Public/by Biruk Melaku Ayalew

Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) conducted a COVID-19 prevention campaign with funding from the United States Agency for International Development under the global Breakthrough ACTION mechanism. These campaign materials were used to promote mask-wearing, physical distancing, and hand washing among the general public, including during public Holidays. The materials included several TV and radio spots, banners, and posters.

Source: COVID-19 Prevention Campaign

COVID-19 Vaccine Promotion

November 23, 2022/in Posters, Radio/Audio Spots, SBC Campaign, TV spots Ethiopia Ministry of Health, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Ethiopia Amharic (አማርኛ) Risk Communication and Messaging, Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public, Health Workers and Facilities/by Biruk Melaku Ayalew

Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) implemented a COVID-19 vaccine promotion project in Ethiopia with funding and technical assistance from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the global Breakthrough ACTION mechanism. Several SBC materials were produced under this project including TV and radio spots as well as different posters and banners. These materials were intended to reduce vaccine hesitancy among the general public and health service providers and increase the uptake of the vaccines.

Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Promotion

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, Political Leaders, 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

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Rooted in Trust: Addressing Vaccine Misinformation through Information Ecosystem Strengthening in Zimbabwe and South Sudan

November 14, 2022/in Reports and Studies Internews Global, South Africa, Zimbabwe English COVID-19 Response, Research/Monitoring and Evaluation, Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines Researchers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Caroline Jacoby

This powerpoint shares a response to COVID-19 misinformation among vulnerable communities and people affected by humanitarian crises with a focus on Zimbabwe and South Sudan.

Source: Rooted in Trust: Addressing Vaccine Misinformation through Information Ecosystem Strengthening in Zimbabwe and South Sudan

Happy Ethiopian New Year – Vaccinate against #COVID-19

November 10, 2022/in Infographics, Social Media, Video Population Services International, ReachHealth Ethiopia Amharic (አማርኛ), English COVID-19 Response, Prevention, Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

This is a tweet from PSI Ethiopia encouraging Ethiopians to avoid misinformation and to get their COVID-19 vaccine at their nearest health center.

Source: Happy Ethiopian New Year – Vaccinate against #COVID-19

Building Trust and Empathy Around COVID-19: A Client-Centred Communication Approach

November 3, 2022/in Booklet, Clinical/Technical Guidance, Training/Education Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Nigeria English COVID-19 Response, Healthcare, Prevention, Rumors and Misinformation, Treatment, Vaccines Health Workers and Facilities/by Ramatu Ada Ochekliye

A participant’s booklet used to train facility-based healthcare workers on Building Trust and Empathy Around COVID-19.

Source: Building Trust and Empathy Around COVID-19: A Client-Centred Communication Approach

COVID-19 Vaccine Audio Spots for Pregnant and Lactating Mothers in Ghana

November 3, 2022/in Radio/Audio Spots Health Promotion Division - Ghana Health Service, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Ghana Asante Twi, Bisa, Buli, Dagbani, English, Ewe, Ga, Ghana local, Gonja, Gurune, Hausa, Kasem, Kusaal, Likpakpa, Mampruli, Sisaali, Waale Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public, Pregnant Women/by Mark Kwame Ossom

These are two 60-second audio spots produced by Breakthrough ACTION to increase awareness of the COVID-19 vaccine, and eligibility among pregnant and lactating women. The audio spots are available in English and translated into 16 local languages.

Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Audio Spots for Pregnant and Lactating Mothers in Ghana

Breakthrough ACTION Côte d’Ivoire COVID-19 Vaccination Video Spot: Get Vaccinated Like Me

October 14, 2022/in SBC Campaign, Social Media, TV spots, Video Government of Côte d' Ivoire, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, UNICEF, World Health Organization Côte d' Ivoire Français Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public, Men and Boys/by Jorie Nana

This video spot from Côte d’Ivoire was developed as the result of an analysis emerging from the national rumor management system indicating that people continued to be concerned regarding rumors around side effects, and wanted to see others like them getting vaccinated before making a decision. The spot aims to convey a positive and varied image of the protection that vaccination provides to people from different stages of life; it features people of a variety of ages, profiles, and occupations displaying their vaccination cards, describing their vaccination experience, dispelling rumors about severe side effects, and affirming that vaccination was easy, had minimal side effects, and that the protection it affords them against COVID-19 is worth the effort.

Source: Breakthrough ACTION Côte d’Ivoire COVID-19 Vaccination Video Spot: Get Vaccinated Like Me

Côte d’Ivoire “Bon a Savoir” (Good to Know) COVID-19 Vaccine social media graphics series

October 14, 2022/in Infographics, Social Media Government of Côte d' Ivoire, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Côte d' Ivoire Français Rumors and Misinformation, Vaccines General Public/by Jorie Nana

The “Good to Know” (Bon a Savoir) series consists of graphics shared on the Côte d’Ivoire Ministry of Health’s social media platforms to address COVID-19 vaccination hesitancy. Individual graphics concisely address key rumors and misinformation that affect vaccine confidence according to the national rumor management system:

-Vaccines and fertility

-Common side effects

-Widespread availability of the vaccine across the country

Source: Côte d’Ivoire “Bon a Savoir” (Good to Know) COVID-19 Vaccine social media graphics series