CEA in Emergencies

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.

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

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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

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19 August 2024

Community Engagement and Accountability in Routine Vaccination

Type:

Case Study

Organization:

IFRC, Mongolian Red Cross Society

This case study highlights the Mongolian Red Cross Society’s (MRCS) successful integration of Community Engagement and Accountability (CEA) strategies during vaccination campaigns, underscoring the crucial role of volunteer mobilization and…

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

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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

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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

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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

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