Epidemics
Before, during and after an epidemic, 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.
9 June 2025
Review of Dengue Preparedness and Response of Red Cross Red Crescent Societies in Asia Pacific and Americas Regions
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ReportOrganization:
IFRCThis operational review examines IFRC’s Disaster Response Emergency Fund (DREF) interventions for dengue outbreaks across seven countries in the Asia Pacific and Americas regions. This report underscores the critical importance…
6 May 2025
Guidance For Integrating Community Engagement Into National Cholera Plans
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GuideOrganization:
Global Task Force on Cholera ControlThis guidance document is for those involved in designing, developing, and implementing National Cholera Plan for Control or Elimination (NCPs). Its focus is on integrating community engagement across all pillars…
9 April 2025
How to use social science evidence to respond to emergencies
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GuideOrganization:
Collective Service RCCE, Eastern and Southern Africa RCCE Technical Working GroupThis regional guide is designed to take responders through the steps needed to produce and use social science evidence which can inform humanitarian and public health emergency responses.
8 April 2025
Psychological and Behavioural impact of Mpox Outbreaks on Red Cross Staff and Volunteers in Gabon
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ReportOrganization:
IFRC, Gabonese Red Cross SocietyThis report captures data on the psychological impact of the Mpox outbreak on Red Cross staff and volunteers in Gabon. It highlights increased stress and anxiety due to misinformation, stigma,…
8 April 2025
Strengthening the Community Response to Mpox: Lessons Learned from Feedback in Cameroon
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ReportOrganization:
Cameroon Red Cross, IFRCThis report captures data from community feedback collected by the Cameroon Red Cross in October 2024, in response to the Mpox outbreak. The feedback helped adapt interventions to local needs…
25 March 2025
Viral Haemorrhagic Fevers Question Bank
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ToolOrganization:
Collective Service RCCE, SSHAPThis question bank provides guidance on undertaking social science research in the context of an outbreak of a viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF).
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