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.

29 August 2023

Findings Report: COVID-19 Perception Survey, Guatemala – July 2023

Type:

Report

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

In May 2023, Guatemalan Red Cross (GRC) collected 1.244 COVID-19 perception surveys in the departments of Chiquimula and Quetzaltenango. These results reflect the perceptions of the participants after the end…

  • COVID-19
  • Epidemics
  • Perception Survey
  • Vaccines

22 August 2023

Community Engagement and Accountability Impact Research: Indonesia Case Study

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC

This case study was conducted as part of ​research​​​ commissioned by the IFRC o​n​​​ the impact of community engagement and accountability (CEA) on public health emergencies. The overall objective of…

  • CEA and Health
  • COVID-19
  • Epidemics
  • Impact

22 August 2023

Community Engagement and Accountability Impact Research: Malawi Case Study

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC

This case study was conducted as part of ​research​​​ commissioned by the IFRC o​n​​​ the impact of community engagement and accountability (CEA) on public health emergencies. The overall objective of…

  • CEA and Health
  • Cholera
  • COVID-19
  • Epidemics

22 August 2023

COVID-19 Perception Survey and Community Trust Index Presentation, Philippines

Type:

Presentation slides

Organization:

IFRC, Philippine Red Cross, US AID

A presentation showcasing results from a COVID-19 perception survey that was carried out in the Philippines between February- March 2023.

  • CEA and Health
  • COVID-19
  • Perception Survey

9 August 2023

Community Engagement in Humanitarian Action Toolkit (CHAT)

Type:

Tool

Organization:

UNICEF

A toolkit designed to support with developing effective community engagement strategies for different emergencies with specific tools for natural hazards, conflicts, disease outbreaks, epidemics, and complex emergencies.

  • Conflict
  • Disease
  • Drought
  • Emergencies

9 August 2023

Leveraging community feedback to enhance public health and drought responses

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC, Zimbabwe Red Cross

This case study focuses on Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (ZRCS) efforts to prioritise community members in the Chiredzi, Binga, and Mwenezi communities during public health responses to COVID-19 and measles,…

  • Anticipatory action
  • CEA and Health
  • Community feedback
  • COVID-19