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Briefing

Fellows brief: Epidemic/pandemic preparedness in Brazil amongst transnational migrants

This brief aims to provide an analysis of the Brazilian response to the COVID-19 pandemic regarding transnational migrants and to look forward on how to build epi/pandemic preparedness in a way that is considerate of migrants’ rights, cultures and political…

SSHAP

2024

Briefing

From data to action: How findings from an interagency rapid qualitative assessment are stimulating action to support drought-affected communities in Zambia

Introduction The Republic of Zambia is one of several countries in the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAR) region that has been grappling with multiple concurrent emergencies that have affected the health and safety of the population. In February 2024, a…

Central and East Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024

Briefing

Key considerations: Balancing epidemic preparedness and response with humanitarian protection in Ugandan refugee settlements

Humanitarian actors in Ugandan refugee settlements face the dual challenge of preparing for and responding to epidemics, while providing essential humanitarian assistance. They must balance their international mandate to protect refugees and uphold human rights with a variety of public…

Central and East Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024

Briefing

Key considerations: LGBTQIA+-inclusive humanitarian action in the Philippines

Humanitarian crises affect diverse populations in complex ways, often exacerbating pre-existing vulnerabilities and inequalities. Among those disproportionately impacted are LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and other SOGIESC – sexual orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics) individuals and…

SSHAP

2024

Question Bank

Tools

Mpox Question Bank: Qualitative Questions for Community-Level Data Collection

The mpox question bank is a menu of qualitative questions on mpox transmission and the response to mpox. It seeks to facilitate data collection on the capacities, behaviours, practices and perceptions of individuals and communities in relation to mpox prevention…

Central and East Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024

Briefing

Workshop Report: How Can Epidemic Preparedness and Response be Improved in the Central and East African Borderlands?

Epidemics have long affected the borderlands in Central and East Africa due to a combination of ecological, social, economic and political conditions. For example, porous borders and cross-border social and economic networks make it easy for people – and pathogens…

Central and East Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024

Background Reports

Roundtable report: Epidemic preparedness and response in Senegal

On 8 December 2023, SSHAP convened a roundtable discussion on social science research in epidemic preparedness and response in Senegal. The event was organised in Dakar by the Centre Régional de Recherche et de Formation à la Prise en Charge…

West Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024

Infographics

Key Considerations: Risk Communication and Community Engagement for Mpox Vaccination in Eastern DRC

This infographic summarises insights from the recent SSHAP briefing, "Key Considerations: Risk Communication and Community Engagement for Mpox in Eastern DRC." It presents social and political considerations for the design and implementation of vaccination-related risk communication and community engagement (RCCE)…

Central and East Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024

Infographics

Key Considerations: Alleviating Chronic Food Insecurity in South Sudan

This infographic summarises key considerations from a SSHAP brief on responding to food insecurity in South Sudan authored by Tong Anei and Leben Moro. The infographic highlights the importance of investing in agriculture and livelihoods, enhancing market access and infrastructure, and…

Central and East Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024

Briefing

Key Considerations: Risk Communication and Community Engagement for Mpox Vaccination in Eastern DRC

This brief presents social and political considerations for the design and implementation of vaccination-related risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) strategies for mpox in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Central and East Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024

Briefing

SSHAP West Africa Hub: Health Emergency Cycles and Social Context in West Africa

The SSHAP West Africa Hub brings together academics, humanitarian responders and public health practitioners primarily working in Nigeria, Senegal and Sierra Leone to explore socio-political and historical issues shaping crises, with the intention of enhancing national and humanitarian programmes seeking…

West Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024

Report

Roundtable Report: Discussion on mpox in DRC and Social Science Considerations for Operational Response

On 28 May 2024, the Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform (SSHAP) organised a roundtable discussion on the mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) outbreak which has been spreading in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) since early 2023. The…

Central and East Africa Hub

SSHAP

2024