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. Since implementation, the campaign has been refreshed to incorporate messaging on vaccines, including a special Moments campaign. Various materials are available in English, Ateso, Acholi, Karamojong, Luganda, Lumasaba, Lusoga, Runyankore, Runyoro-Rutooro, Swahili, and other local languages.

The campaign was developed In partnership with the Ministry of Health, UNICEF, WHO, USAID, and the USAID Social and Behavior Change Activity. For more information, contact Glory Mkandawire, Chief of Party gmkanda2@jhu.edu.

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Moments campaign for vaccine uptake, featuring sentimental posters and videos of gatherings with friends, family, and colleagues, that reinforce vaccination.

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    Help Maldives COVID-19 Campaign

    This Twitter account is a student-led initiative aiming to bring together the Maldivian community against COVID-19 by promoting positivity and mitigating the social impacts of COVID-19.

    Source: Help Maldives COVID-19 Campaign

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      #HarGharDastak Campaign, India – Twitter post

      This is a tweet from the #HarGharDastak Campaign in India.

      Source: #HarGharDastak Campaign, India – Twitter post

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        Faith Leaders Campaign – Twitter post

        This tweet, from the Inter-religious Council of Kenya, encourages Kenyan citizens to continue to follow the COVID-19 prevention guidelines after getting vaccinated.

        Source: Faith Leaders Campaign – Twitter post

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          Using Narrative Evidence to Convey Health Information on Social Media: The Case of COVID-19

          The aim of this viewpoint paper is to introduce policy makers to the advantages of using narrative evidence to provide health information during a disease outbreak or pandemic such as COVID-19.

          Source: Using Narrative Evidence to Convey Health Information on Social Media: The Case of COVID-19

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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.

            Source: Faith Leadership and Vaccine Hesitancy Reduction

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              India Fights Corona – Twitter post

              This is a tweet requesting that people in India get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as possible.

              Source: India Fights Corona – Twitter post

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                Variant of Interest vs Variant of Concern

                This simplified infographic explains the difference between a COVID-19 variant of interest and variant of concern.

                Source: Variant of Interest vs Variant of Concern

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                  Take the Lead in Protecting our Community (Zambia)

                  This poster is part of a COVID-19 prevention campaign in Zambia. The poster explains the five golden rules to follow after getting vaccinated: wear a mask, maintain social distancing, avoid crowds, wash your hands correctly and seek medical help if you do not feel well.

                  Source: Take the Lead in Protecting our Community (Zambia)

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                    Liberia COVID-19 Social Media Images

                    The following are social media graphics developed to help promote COVID-19 vaccines in Liberia. The graphics were made in under the Healthy Life brand and collaboration between Liberia Ministry of Health and Breakthrough ACTION Liberia, with funding from USAID.

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