Central and East Africa Hub
About this hub
The Central and East Africa hub brings together academics, humanitarian responders and public health practitioners primarily working in the Democratic Republic of Congo, South Sudan and Uganda. Our work focuses on current and protracted crises relating to conflict, forced displacement, food insecurity, livelihoods, the environment, health and disease outbreaks. Particular emphasis is given to foregrounding socio-political and historical issues shaping crises, with the intention of enhancing national and humanitarian programmes seeking to reach vulnerable groups.
Themes
Featured Items
Sudan crisis
Articles, blogs and news on the dynamics underpinning recent events.
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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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Key Hub Resources
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Briefing
Mutual aid lessons and experiences from Emergency Response Rooms in Sudan
A brief based on the first case study of the volunteer networks known as Emergency Response Rooms, conducted June to August 2024.
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Briefing
Humanitarian responses to famine and war in Sudan
This brief offers key information about the background to the civil war in Sudan, responses to the humanitarian crisis and reasons why relief has been inadequate, setting out opportunities to…
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Briefing
Food assistance prioritisation in refugee settlements in Uganda and its impacts
This brief considers the humanitarian and policy implications of the general food and cash assistance prioritisation strategy in Uganda’s refugee settlements.
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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.
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Report
Meeting report: Mpox and discrimination in African settings
This report summarises contributions from speakers and participants at a Social Science in Humanitarian Action Platform (SSHAP)-organised online meeting to discuss mpox and discrimination issues in African settings, and operational…
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Briefing
Balancing epidemic preparedness and response with humanitarian protection in Ugandan refugee settlements
This brief presents considerations for preparedness and response, focusing on refugee settlements in north Uganda and drawing on ethnographic data collected during COVID-19.
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Infographic
Risk communication and community engagement for mpox vaccination in Eastern DRC
This infographic summarises insights from the SSHAP briefing 'Key Considerations: Risk Communication and Community Engagement for Mpox in Eastern DRC', presenting social and political considerations for the design and implementation…
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Infographic
Alleviating Chronic Food Insecurity in South Sudan
This infographic summarises key considerations from a SSHAP brief on responding to food insecurity in South Sudan, highlighting the importance of investing in agriculture and livelihoods, enhancing market access and…
Central and East Africa Hub Partners
Gulu University
University of Juba
Le Groupe d’Etudes sur les Conflits et la Sécurité Humaine (GEC-SH)
Uganda Virus Research Institute
Institute of Development Studies
Anthrologica
London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine
LSE Firoz Lalji Institute for Africa
Ghent University
University of Bath
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