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Policy document
The Public Health Act, Uganda
The legal basis for public health state action, originally passed in 1935.
Policy document
Uganda Human Rights Commission Statement on the state of human rights and the fight against COVID-19 in Uganda
Uganda Human Rights Commission Statement on the state of human rights and the fight against COVID- 19 in Uganda, April 2020. This sets out the Commission’s support, human rights concerns and recommendations for improving the government’s Covid-19 response.
Policy document
Uganda Health Sector Integrated Refugee Response Plan 2019-2024
Written by the Ugandan Ministry of Health, the Health Sector Integrated Refugee Response Plan sets out policies for supplementing service delivery in refugee-hosting communities, to meet the needs of everyone in the targeted areas.
Briefing
Using social science in response to the 2022 Ebola outbreak in Uganda
This briefing draws on previous outbreaks to highlight how social science can make an effective contribution across the response to the outbreak of Ebola disease caused by the Sudan virus in Uganda.
Briefing
Supporting Better Governance of Flood Relief Efforts in Pakistan
The 2022 Pakistan Floods are a climate change disaster. Getting the governance of disaster and crisis management right is critical for relief, rehabilitation, and recovery and to prepare for future climate emergencies. This SSHAP brief highlight 5 actions to tackle…
Briefing
Social Science Perspectives for Emergency Response to the Conflict in Northern Ethiopia am
Ethiopia is currently experiencing several intersecting humanitarian crises including conflict, climatic shocks, COVID-19, desert locust infestation and more, affecting nearly 30 million people. This brief outlines important contextual factors and social impacts of the Northern Ethiopian crisis and offers key…
Briefing
Integrating COVID-19 Vaccination Services: Insights from Iraq and Syria for the MENA Region ar
This brief draws on evidence from academic and grey literature and consultations with partners working in the COVID-19 response to review current integration efforts (as of August 2022) and explore potentially effective ways to integrate COVID-19 vaccination into other services…
Evidence review
Localisation of Polio Vaccination Efforts in the Newly Merged Districts (Tribal Areas) of Pakistan
This brief draws on evidence from academic and grey literature, data on polio vaccine uptake, consultations with partners working on polio eradication in Pakistan, and the authors’ own programme implementation experience in the country. The brief reviews the social, cultural,…
Infographic
Behavioural, Social and Community Dynamics Related to Plague Outbreaks in Madagascar fr
This infographic summarises the key considerations of a brief which explores behavioural and community dynamics related to plague outbreaks in Madagascar.
Multimedia
L’Approche de l’AIE Pour La Prise de Décision dans Les Urgences de Santé Publique (FR)
L’Analyse Intégrée des Epidémies est née de la nécessité de recherche opérationnelle et multisectorielle pour informer les activités de réponse au cours de l’épidémie de Maladie à virus Ebola en 2018 dans l’Est de la République Démocratique…
Multimedia
What is the IOA approach for decision-making in public health emergencies? (ENG)
This video explains the Integrated Outbreak Analytics (IOA) approach for decision-making in public health emergencies.
Multimedia
Comment l’AIE c’est une approche multi-acteurs et multidisciplinaire? (FR)
L’Analyse Intégrée des Epidémies est née de la nécessité de recherche opérationnelle et multisectorielle pour informer les activités de réponse au cours de l’épidémie de Maladie à virus Ebola en 2018 dans l’Est de la République Démocratique…
Multimedia
How IOA is a Multi-Actor and Multi-Discipline Approach? (ENG)
This video explores how Integrated Outbreak Analytics (IOA) is a multi-actor and multi-discipline approach.
Multimedia
Qu’est-ce que L’Analyse intégrée des épidémies (ou AIE)? (FR)
L’Analyse Intégrée des Epidémies est née de la nécessité de recherche opérationnelle et multisectorielle pour informer les activités de réponse au cours de l’épidémie de Maladie à virus Ebola en 2018 dans l’Est de la République Démocratique…
Multimedia
What is Integrated Outbreak Analytics (or IOA)? (ENG)
This video introduces what Integrated Outbreak Analytics (IOA) is in English.
Briefing
Engaging Young People in Latin American and the Caribbean in the COVID-19 Response ptes
This brief draws on academic and grey literature exploring how COVID-19 affects young people, as well as literature describing the pandemic response in Latin American and the Caribbean and other regions. It offers considerations on how to engage youth by…
Evidence review
Evidence Review: COVID-19 Recovery in South Asian Urban Informal Settlements
This evidence review highlights local responses, grassroots efforts, and challenges around COVID-19 recovery within urban informal settlements in South Asia. It focuses on specific examples from Karachi, Pakistan and Mumbai, India to inform policy responses for COVID-19 recovery and future…
Multimedia
Social dimensions of monkeypox: gaps and priority questions?
This presentation on the social dimensions of monkeypox was compiled by Hayley MacGregor and the WHO Social Science Technical Working Group for a meeting of the WHO R&D Roadmap.
Briefing
Drivers Influencing Vaccination-related Behaviours Among Ukrainian Refugees in Poland
This brief summarises existing information about the factors influencing vaccination-related practices during the Ukrainian crisis. It also presents strategic and practical considerations to inform the design of interventions to create demand for routine immunisation among Ukrainian refugees.
Briefing
Social considerations for monkeypox response
This brief outlines the social considerations for responding to the recent outbreak of Monkeypox.
Briefing
RCCE strategies for monkeypox response
This brief outlines specific considerations for monkeypox risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) in relation to the recent outbreak.
Case study
Youth COVID-19 Vaccine Engagement in Ealing, London, United Kingdom
This is a case study about vaccine engagement among youth in Ealing, United Kingdom. It forms part of a British Academy-funded research on vaccine uptake in the US and the UK.
Case study
Youth COVID-19 Vaccine Engagement in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
This is a case study about vaccine engagement among youth in Cleveland, Ohio. It forms part of a British Academy-funded research on vaccine uptake in the US and the UK.
Infographic
COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance by Key Influencers in the MENA Region – Teachers and Healthworkers
This infographic summarises the key considerations of a recent evidence review on vaccine acceptance among two key groups in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region: teachers and health workers. To expand, open in the image in a new tab, or…
Briefing
COVID-19 Vaccines and (Dis)Trust among Minoritised Youth in Ealing, London, United Kingdom
This brief explains youth perceptions of COVID-19 vaccination and outlines key considerations for engaging with and building trust among young people living in Ealing, London.
Briefing
Key Considerations: Tackling Structural Discrimination and COVID-19 Vaccine Barriers for Roma Communities in Italy it
This brief highlights how structural discrimination and social exclusion shape attitudes to COVID-19 vaccines among Roma communities in Italy, and the role trusted communal and public authorities can play in supporting vaccine uptake and tackling broader exclusions.
Briefing
Key Considerations: Equitable Engagement to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake among Undocumented Urban Migrants it
This brief sets out key considerations linked to the promotion of COVID-19 vaccine uptake among undocumented migrants residing in Rome, Italy. We focus on strategies to equitably distribute COVID-19 vaccines. Evidence from Italy is applicable to other contexts where vaccine…
Briefing
COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy among Minoritised Youth in Cleveland, Ohio, United States
This brief illustrates underlying reasons shaping COVID-19 vaccine attitudes among minority (especially Black and Latinx) youth (ages 12-18) and offers key considerations for how young people can be better engaged within Cleveland, Ohio.
Briefing
Key Considerations: Engaging ‘People on the Move’ to Promote COVID-19 Vaccine Acceptance in Italy frit
This key considerations brief outlines perceptions, understandings and experiences of COVID-19 vaccination among ‘people on the move’ in Italy.
Infographic
Covid-19 vaccination: improving uptake for women in South Sudan
This infographic summarises the key considerations of a recent briefing on improving COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst women in South Sudan. To expand, open in the image in a new tab, or download the PDF in full using the button on…
Briefing
Note de Partage rapide de la Cellule d’Analyse Intégrées d’Ebola: Equateur 2020 (Juin a Novembre 2020)
Ce briefing passe en revue les preuves de la réponse à la dernière épidémie d'Ebola en Equateur.
Briefing
Key Considerations: Improving Uptake of the COVID-19 Vaccine Amongst Women in South Sudan
This brief explores some of the reasons behind the low COVID-19 vaccine uptake amongst women in South Sudan during the initial phases of the roll-out. This brief draws on evidence from academic and grey literature, dashboards and datasets on COVID19…
Briefing
Key Considerations: Adherence to COVID-19 Preventive Measures in Greater Kampala, Uganda
This brief sets out key considerations for risk communications and community engagement (RCCE) to promote adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures in greater Kampala, Uganda. It looks at adherence to COVID-19 preventive measures, assesses the challenges to their adoption and outlines…
Briefing
Key Considerations: Behavioural, Social and Community Dynamics related to Plague Outbreaks in Madagascar fr
This brief explores behavioural and community dynamics related to plague outbreaks in Madagascar.
Evidence review
Evidence Review: Achieving COVID-19 Vaccine Equity in Ealing and North West London
This review sets out key considerations for improving vaccine equity – as well as broader health equity – in the North West London (NWL) borough of Ealing.
Briefing
Key Considerations: Achieving COVID-19 Vaccine and Health Equity in Ealing and North West London
This brief illustrates how COVID-19 vaccine (in)equity has played out on the ground and offers key considerations for how it can be improved in the North West London (NWL) borough of Ealing.
