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Meeting report: Mpox and discrimination in African settings
Mpox is a public health emergency of international concern, and there has been an increase in mpox cases in Africa. The issue of transmission of mpox through sexual contact is an important area of operational focus for addressing cross-border spread,…
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…
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…
Briefing
Workshop Report: How Can Epidemic Preparedness and Response be Improved in the Central and East African Borderlands? fr
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…
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)…
Briefing
Key considerations: Risk communication and community engagement for mpox vaccination in eastern DRC fr
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).
Briefing
SSHAP West Africa Hub: Health Emergency Cycles and Social Context in West Africa fr
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…
Journal Article
Health in the Crossfire – Analyzing and Mitigating the Multifaceted Health Risks of the 2023 War on Gaza
Analysis of health-related risks of the war 2023 on Gaza is becoming essential as it goes beyond the physical and mental health impacts. This paper examines the multifaceted and escalating health risks associated with the ongoing war in Gaza, employing…
Journal Article
Mitigating Risks of Slow Children Development Due to War on Gaza 2023
The 2023 War on Gaza has inflicted significant hardships on children, posing severe risks to their physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development. This paper explores multifaceted approaches to mitigate these developmental risks, emphasizing the need for comprehensive support systems for…
Journal Article
Children on the Gaza-Israel Border: Victims of War
This commentary in the journal Public Health Reviews highlights the impact of armed conflict on children at the Gaza-Israel border.
Briefing
Key Considerations: Effective Vaccine Rollout and Uptake in Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone received its first shipment of 550,000 malaria vaccines in December 2023, marking a milestone for public health in a country that sees over two million hospital visits for malaria annually.1 Over the last 20 years, routine childhood vaccination…
Infographics
Key Considerations: Child Engagement in the Context of Disease Outbreaks in Eastern and Southern Africa
This infographic summarises the insights from a recent key considerations brief on child engagement in the context of disease outbreaks in Eastern and Southern Africa. This brief explores why, when and how to engage children in the prevention, response and…
