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Briefing

Supporting the mpox response for people with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and/or gender expression in contexts where their rights are restricted

This brief provides a socio-behavioural analysis of the vulnerabilities, risks and operational key considerations for working with people with diverse sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression in the mpox response.
SSHAP
2025
Briefing

Key considerations: mpox in the Busia-Malaba border region linking Uganda and Kenya

This brief summarises how mpox is perceived and managed in the Busia-Malaba border region that links eastern Uganda and western Kenya.
2025
Briefing

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

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.
SSHAP
2025
Briefing

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

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
Question Bank
Tools

Viral haemorrhagic fevers question bank

This Question Bank is relevant to outbreaks where person-to-person transmission has been identified as significant to an outbreak's spread and where patient experiences must be understood for a community-centred response.
SSHAP
2024
Briefing

Post-trauma impacts in conflict-affected communities in northern Nigeria

This Key Considerations brief compares the biomedical framing of post-traumatic stress disorder with the social science understanding of the drivers of and possible solutions for mental health impacts of trauma.
SSHAP
2024
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.
SSHAP
2024
Briefing

Female genital mutilation among Sudanese displaced populations in Egypt ar

A Key Considerations brief considering the drivers and dynamics of FGM practices in the context of forced displacement to inform culturally sensitive strategies for FGM prevention and response.
SSHAP
2024
Briefing

Outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, October 2024 frsw

Key Considerations regarding the outbreak of Marburg virus disease in Rwanda, including national response capabilities, local governance structures, and regional and economic implications. 
SSHAP
2024
Report

Meeting report: Mpox and discrimination in African settings fr

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 responses to mpox that are contextually sensitive.
SSHAP
2024
Briefing

Epidemic/pandemic preparedness in Brazil amongst transnational migrants

This Fellows brief analyses the Brazilian response to COVID-19 regarding transnational migrants and considers how to build a preparedness considerate of migrants’ rights, cultures and political demands.
SSHAP
2024

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