CEA and Health
Before, during and after a health emergency, it is essential to provide people with trusted, clear and effective information. Engaging with communities can help to prevent fear, panic and rumours from undermining response efforts. Actively involving communities in the design, delivery, and evaluation of health interventions helps ensure that services are relevant, inclusive, and responsive to diverse needs. Accountability mechanisms, including clear information sharing and accessible feedback channels, enable people to influence decisions that affect their health and well-being.
Key resources
24 March 2025
Cross-border dynamics between Burundi and Tanzania in the context of viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks, 2025
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SSHAPThis brief summarises key considerations regarding cross-border dynamics between the Republic of Burundi and the United Republic of Tanzania in the context of viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) outbreaks in Tanzania…
24 March 2025
Using social and behavioural science to inform the use of vaccines during health emergencies
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SSHAPThis brief synthesises social and behavioural science (SBS) research on the use of vaccines during health emergencies in sub-Saharan Africa, including vaccines undergoing clinical trials (‘experimental vaccines’).
24 March 2025
Engaged, Informed and Empowered: The Impact of Community Engagement on Public Health Outcomes
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IFRC, Plan EvalThis report presents findings from research on how community engagement and accountability (CEA) strategies enhance health and humanitarian programmes. Conducted by Plan Eval and commissioned by IFRC, the study took…
12 February 2025
Enhancing Emergency Response Effectiveness through CEA: The Building Trust Project in Iraq
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IFRC, Iraqi Red Crescent SocietyThis case study documents the ‘Building Trust Project’ in Iraq which aimed to address the threat of haemorrhagic fever through a multifaceted strategy that emphasised awareness, protection, and community collaboration.…
28 January 2025
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Question Bank
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Collective Service RCCEThis Question Bank, based on over a decade of research on viral haemorrhagic fevers (VHFs) like Ebola and Marburg, offers adaptable questions to support community-centred responses during outbreaks.
28 January 2025
RCCE Thematic Kit on Marburg
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RCCE Collective ServiceA Collective Service thematic kit containing key documentation and products developed by partners for supporting Community Engagement for Marburg Response.
28 January 2025
CEA Training: Safe and Dignified Burials for Marburg Virus Disease
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ICRC, IFRCA one-hour training session on Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) focusing on the Marburg virus disease, with an emphasis on safe and dignified burials (SDB).
28 January 2025
Marburg FAQ for Volunteers
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IFRCA frequently asked questions (FAQs) factsheet on Marburg designed for volunteers.
27 January 2025
RCCE Marburg Outbreak Guidance Brief
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IFRCA Risk Communication Community Engagement (RCCE) guidance brief for the Marburg virus outbreak.
20 November 2024
Health Personnel in Pandemic Contexts
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Argentina Red Cross, IFRCThis research report by the Humanitarian Observatory of the Argentine Red Cross highlights the significant impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Argentine health workers.
20 November 2024
The Impact of the Pandemic in Family Relationships and Mental Health in Argentina
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Argentina Red Cross, IFRCThis research report by the Humanitarian Observatory of the Argentine Red Cross examines the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on family relationships and mental health in Argentina.
3 October 2024
Scaling Up Health and Support Services in Guatemala
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Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRCDiscover how the Guatemalan Red Cross (GRC) and the International Federation of Red Cross Societies (IFRC) are expanding health services and providing support to health workers in this video. Through…
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