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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.

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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

Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Young Adults

November 22, 2022/in TV spots, Video Ghana Ministry of Health, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Ghana English Vaccines Young Adults (13-17)/by Mark Kwame Ossom

This is a 60-second video clip produced by Breakthrough ACTION Ghana to address common COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy issues among young adults, build vaccine confidence and improve uptake. The video is available in voiceover versions, in four local languages- Twi, Ewe, Ga & Hausa.

Source: Improving COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among Young Adults

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

Social Media Toolkit: COVID-19 Booster

November 11, 2022/in Social Media, Toolkit US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention United States English COVID-19 Response, Prevention, Vaccines Program Designers, SBC Professionals/by Shane Harper

This is a collection of images from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC) that you can share on social media to encourage people to get their COVID-19 booster.

Source: Social Media Toolkit: COVID-19 Booster

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

COVID-19 Vaccines Hesitancy Among Community Health Workers in Ethiopia and Associated Factors – Brief Report

November 3, 2022/in Reports and Studies Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Ethiopia English Healthcare, Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Health Workers and Facilities, Policy Makers, Program Designers, Researchers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Mouz Asfaw

Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) has implemented the COVID-19 vaccine promotion project in Ethiopia with funding and support from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through the Global Breakthrough ACTION mechanism. CCP/Ethiopia conducted a cross-sectional community-based assessment of community health workers’ (CHWs) hesitancy toward COVID-19 vaccines during June and July 2022. CHWs include both Health Extension Workers (HEWs) and Women Development Army (WDA). The assessment aimed to inform risk communication and vaccine promotion programs in Ethiopia. Face-to-face interviews were used to collect information from CHWs regarding exposure to messages about COVID-19 vaccines, risk perceptions and practices related to COVID-19 vaccines. A total of 998 randomly sampled CHWs (491 HEWs and 507 WDAs) were interviewed in five clusters of major regions of Ethiopia (Amhara, Oromia, Benishangul-Gumuz, Southern Nations and Nationalities Peoples Region, Dire Dawa). About 200 randomly sampled CHWs were interviewed from each cluster.

Source: COVID-19 Vaccines Hesitancy Among Community Health Workers in Ethiopia and Associated Factors – Brief Report

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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 Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Ethiopia and Associated Factors

November 3, 2022/in Reports and Studies Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, United States Agency for International Development Ethiopia English Healthcare, Risk Communication and Messaging, Vaccines Health Workers and Facilities, Policy Makers, Program Designers, Researchers, Response Organizations, SBC Professionals/by Mouz Asfaw

Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP) has 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. From February to March 2022, CCP/Ethiopia conducted a cross-sectional facility-based assessment of COVD-19 vaccine hesitancy among healthcare workers (HCWs). The assessment aimed to inform the risk communication and vaccine promotion programs in Ethiopia. Mobile phone assisted interviews were used to collect information regarding exposure to COVID-19 messages, risk perceptions and behavioral practices that are relevant to COVID-19 vaccines. A total of 500 randomly sampled healthcare workers were interviewed from selected health centers and hospitals in five clusters of major regions of Ethiopia (Bahir Dar, Hawasa, Jimma, Assossa and Addis Ababa). About 100 randomly sampled HCWs were interviewed from each cluster.

Source: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Among Healthcare Workers in Ethiopia and Associated Factors

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