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.

3 October 2024

Scaling Up Health and Support Services in Guatemala

Type:

Video

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

Discover 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…

  • BHA
  • CEA and Health
  • Spanish

3 October 2024

Julissa Maldonado: Leading with Information and Care

Type:

Video

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

Meet Julissa Maldonado, a community leader in Guatemala who is fighting rumours about COVID-19 and promoting vaccination and hygiene. Through her story, you will see the importance of correct information…

  • BHA
  • CEA and Health
  • COVID-19
  • Spanish

3 October 2024

Romelia Maldonado: 40 Years Transforming Community Health

Type:

Video

Organization:

Guatemalan Red Cross, IFRC

Romelia Maldonado has dedicated 40 years to her community as a midwife. Initially, she faced resistance, but with patience and education about hygiene and health, she has changed perceptions. Her…

  • BHA
  • CEA and Health
  • Perceptions
  • Spanish

1 October 2024

Post Distribution Monitoring: Slovak Red Cross Cash and Voucher Assistance for Health

Type:

Report

Organization:

Slovak Red Cross

This post distribution monitoring report investigates people’s satisfaction with Slovak Red Cross Cash and Voucher Assistance for Health activities, supporting refugees with non-communicable diseases as part of the regional Emergency…

  • CEA and Cash
  • CEA and Health
  • CEA and Migration
  • Post-distribution monitoring

27 August 2024

Internal Lassa Fever Awareness Campaign: a Realistic Community Engagement Approach

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

Nigerian Red Cross

A story from the Nigerian Red Cross Society on the effectiveness of CEA in a public health campaign.

  • Africa
  • CEA and Health
  • Community work
  • Dialogue

27 August 2024

Community Feedback during a public health emergency

Type:

Briefing note

Organization:

IFRC

Collecting community feedback during a public health emergency, has proven to be crucial to allow NS to respond in the most effective and appropriate manner. Lessons learned from various Ebola…

  • Africa
  • CEA and Health
  • Community feedback
  • Epidemics