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.

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24 June 2024

From Vaccine Hesitancy to Confidence

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Kenya Red Cross, Tanzania Red Cross Society

A case study on enhancing effective Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) for vaccine uptake from Tanzania Red Cross Society.

  • CEA and Health
  • COVID-19
  • Epidemic control
  • RCCE

19 June 2024

Community Engagement and Accountability in Humanitarian Diplomacy: The Success of the Comorian Red Crescent in Cholera Response in Anjouan

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Comoros Red Crescent, IFRC

In February 2024, a cholera epidemic struck the Comoros, prompting the Comorian Red Crescent (CRCO) to deploy emergency health, WASH, protection, gender, inclusion, and community engagement programs. Despite initial challenges…

  • Advocacy
  • Africa
  • Capacity building
  • Case study

28 May 2024

Routine Immunisation in Kyrgyzstan: Perception Study Report

Type:

Report

Organization:

IFRC, Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan

This study builds on findings from earlier research, shifting its focus from COVID-19 to routine immunisation, and prioritising focus group discussions as a way to understand in greater detail the…

  • CEA and Health
  • COVID-19
  • Immunisation
  • Perceptions

28 May 2024

Vaccination Against COVID-19: Perception Study Report

Type:

Report

Organization:

IFRC, Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan

This study on attitudes towards vaccination in Kyrgyzstan shares and analyses results from surveys, interviews, and focus group discussions carried out with more than 1,000 people across the country.

  • COVID-19
  • Perceptions

28 May 2024

Hellenic Red Cross research into the psychological support needs of people displaced from Ukraine

Type:

Report

Organization:

Hellenic Red Cross, IFRC, EU4health

This report from the Hellenic Red Cross shares results of a study, conducted with CEA support, looking at the mental health impacts on people displaced from Ukraine.

  • Greek
  • MHPSS
  • Migration and displacement
  • Ukraine

10 April 2024

Building Trust During COVID-19 in Humanitarian Settings: Video

Type:

Video

Organization:

IFRC, Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan, US AID

This video case study from the Red Crescent Society of Kyrgyzstan shows their experiences in the Building Trust project, supported by USAID’s Bureau of Humanitarian Affairs, and how they were…

  • CEA and Health
  • Community feedback
  • COVID-19
  • Trust