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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.
Briefings
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…
Briefings
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.
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Health workers on the front-line: experiences from rural Zimbabwe
Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, health professionals in clinics and hospitals have been on the front-line…
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Omicron for Christmas: what was the experience in rural Zimbabwe?
The Omicron wave peaked in Zimbabwe just before Christmas. Just as the spread of Omicron was dramatic and fast, its…
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As Omicron sweeps through Zimbabwe, how are people responding?
As the Omicron variant of COVID-19 hits Zimbabwe, multiple impacts are evident. As Ian Scoones explores, rapid responses mean the…
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New COVID uncertainties in Zimbabwe
The unfolding drama of the pandemic continues. With a new variant identified in the region (Omicron) thanks to the effective…
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The politics of control in Zimbabwe’s COVID times
The COVID situation in Zimbabwe is improving, but political tensions are rife and permeate all aspects of daily life in…
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What can we learn from attitudes towards veterinary vaccination in southern Uganda?
This blog presents findings from a study looking at whether experiences with livestock vaccination programmes affect engagement with human vaccination…
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What can social science research teach us about COVID-19 vaccine deployment?
Global engagement is needed to acknowledge COVID-19 vaccine supply as a social justice issue, and demand for the scaling-up of…
Briefings
Key Considerations for Epidemic Response and Preparedness in Uganda
This technical brief was prepared by IDS in December 2020 to support the embedding of social science and anthropological perspectives in UK AID-supported Tackling Deadly Diseases in Africa (TDDA) technical assistance and its Early Response Mechanism. It draws on a…
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COVID-19 spreads to rural Zimbabwe
The number of cases and sadly deaths has surged across our rural study areas in the last month.
