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We provide social science evidence on demand, capacity-building and networking spaces on emergencies that relate to health, conflict and the environment.

Key resources

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Briefing

Using social and behavioural science to inform the use of vaccines during health emergencies

This brief synthesises social and behavioural science research on the use of vaccines during health emergencies in sub-Saharan Africa, including experimental vaccines undergoing clinical trials.
SSHAP
2025
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Briefing

Cross-border dynamics between Burundi and Tanzania in the context of viral haemorrhagic fever outbreaks, 2025

This brief summarises key considerations regarding cross-border dynamics between Burundi and Tanzania in the context of viral haemorrhagic fever (VHF) outbreaks in Tanzania and Uganda.
Central and East Africa Hub
SSHAP
2025
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Question Bank
Tools

Viral haemorrhagic fevers question bank

This Question Bank is relevant to outbreaks where person-to-person transmission has been identified as a significant contributor to the spread of the outbreak and where patient experiences of care must…
SSHAP
2024
4
Briefing

Mutual aid lessons and experiences from Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan

A Key Considerations brief based on the first case study of the volunteer networks known as Emergency Response Rooms, conducted June to August 2024.
Central and East Africa Hub
SSHAP
2024
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Briefing

Outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, October 2024

Key Considerations regarding the outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, including national response capabilities, local governance structures, and regional and economic implications. 
Central and East Africa Hub
SSHAP
2024
6
Briefing

Addressing the kush epidemic in Sierra Leone

This Key Considerations brief contextualises and provides insight into an epidemic which is symptomatic of deeper, long-standing issues which require sustained and comprehensive solutions beyond immediate emergency measures.
West Africa Hub
SSHAP
2024

News and blogs

South Sudan political map with capital Juba, national borders, important cities, rivers and lakes. Illustration with English labelling and scaling.
SSHAP Fellows
Caption: WHO Mpox prevention poster Credit: Author's own
UNICEF’s Chief of Field Office visits the stores of Tawilla hospital, Darfur.

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