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Global Surge in Cholera Outbreaks
This collection explores the recent surge in Cholera outbreaks across the globe, which resurfaced in 2021.
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Ebola (Sudan strain) outbreak in Uganda
On 20 September 2022, Ugandan public health authorities declared an outbreak of Ebola disease caused by Sudan virus. Explore resources created by SSHAP and others on social science dimensions of the response.
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Monkeypox Outbreak
Recent monkeypox infections have been identified in non-endemic regions, with most occurring through longer chains of human-to-human spread in people without a history of contact. Ending monkeypox transmission requires a better understanding of the social, ecological and scientific interconnections between endemic and non-endemic areas.
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Briefings
Social Considerations for Monkeypox Response
This brief outlines the social considerations for responding to the recent outbreak of Monkeypox.
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Briefings
Key Considerations: Drivers Influencing Vaccination-related Behaviours Among Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
This brief summarises existing information about the factors influencing vaccination-related practices during the Ukrainian crisis. It also presents strategic and practical considerations to inform the design of interventions to create…
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Infographics
Behavioural, Social and Community Dynamics Related to Plague Outbreaks in Madagascar
This infographic summarises the key considerations of a brief which explores behavioural and community dynamics related to plague outbreaks in Madagascar.
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Briefings
Key Considerations: Supporting ‘Wheat-to-Bread’ Systems in Fragmented Syria
Humanitarian agencies working in Syria, as well as other experts, have warned the food crisis could rapidly lead to famine unless immediately addressed. This brief describes the social and political…
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Evidence Reviews
Evidence Review: COVID-19 Recovery in South Asian Urban Informal Settlements
This evidence review highlights local responses, grassroots efforts, and challenges around COVID-19 recovery within urban informal settlements in South Asia. It focuses on specific examples from Karachi, Pakistan and Mumbai,…
News and blogs
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27 April 2023
Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern: preparedness, priorities, politics
27 April 2023
Mpox as a public health emergency of international concern: preparedness, priorities, politics
On 27 April 2023, this webinar, featuring a panel of experts, will draw on new evidence from research on Mpox in Nigeria, as well as wider research on national, regional and global perspectives on epidemic preparedness and response, to explore questions such as how can global efforts interconnect more effectively…
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The Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform (SSHAP) is offering a new round of workshops designed to build capacity in applying social sciences in humanitarian and public health crises. La Plateforme pour les sciences sociales dans l'action humanitaire (SSHAP) propose une nouvelle série d'ateliers destinés à renforcer les capacités d'application…
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