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Opinion leaders in Malawi promoting the COVID-19 vaccine

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.

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Uganda COVID-19 Campaign Materials

The Uganda Kijja Kugwa (English translation: “COVID-19 Will Pass”) campaign promotes awareness of and adherence to the national standard operating procedures (SOPs) related to risk communication and prevention of COVID-19, including vaccine uptake, addressing vaccine hesitancy, and proper management of COVID-19 cases.

The campaign tools include radio spots, print (posters, fact booklets, home care guide, wall charts, z-cards, stickers, banners), TV spots, videos, social media, digital media tools for providers, clients, and gatekeepers/influencers. Materials are available in English, Ateso, Acholi, Karamojong, Luganda, Lumasaba, Lusoga, Runyankore, Runyoro-Rutooro, Swahili, and other local languages.

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Reports of Nervousness, Depression, Food Insecurity, and Financial Insecurity in Low- and Middle-Income Countries

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated psychological and economic distress in many countries around the world, causing existing health and socioeconomic inequities to worsen. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), people have reported increased symptoms of anxiety and depression in addition to economic adversity. Understanding the extent of pandemic-related psychological and economic distress in LMICs can inform the planning and provision of mental health and social support services in the near term as well as strategies for the continuation of mental health and social protection programs post-pandemic. This research brief presents trends in reported nervousness, depression, food insecurity, and financial insecurity in 21 LMICs from June through September 2021.

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Faith Leadership and Vaccine Hesitancy Reduction

In July, CARE USA ran a series of Facebook ads to test which messengers – healthcare providers, celebrities, or faith leaders – would drive more vaccine acceptance. We were surprised to learn that the faith leaders outperformed the other two messengers, particularly since reports from other sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO) indicated that healthcare providers showed the best results.

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Vaccine Acceptance Across Twenty Low- and Middle-Income Countries Insights from the COVID Behaviors Dashboard

This brief focuses on vaccine acceptance in countries identified as priority by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to aid in vaccine distribution and planning.

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COVID-19 Vaccine Public Service Announcements

These Public Service Announcements(PSAs) from Ghana have been produced to amplify COVID-19 vaccination messages among the general population, to allay fears, anxiety, and increase demand and uptake of WHO-approved COVID-19 vaccines- Moderna, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, and Pfizer. The PSAs are available in English and four local languages- Akan, Ewe, Ga, and Dagbani.

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Self isolation after returning home

This audio clip on Soundcloud explains the importance of self isolation after returning home in order to ensure that you don’t accidentally spread COVID-19. The recording artist produced versions of this clip in the Nepali, Bhojpuri, Magar Kham, Tharu, Awadhi, Maithali, and Doteli languages.