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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
From data to action: How findings from an interagency rapid qualitative assessment are stimulating action to support drought-affected communities in Zambia
Introduction The Republic of Zambia is one of several countries in the Eastern and Southern Africa (ESAR) region that has been grappling with multiple concurrent emergencies that have affected the health and safety of the population. In February 2024, a…
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
Key considerations: LGBTQIA+-inclusive humanitarian action in the Philippines
Humanitarian crises affect diverse populations in complex ways, often exacerbating pre-existing vulnerabilities and inequalities. Among those disproportionately impacted are LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual and other SOGIESC – sexual orientations, gender identities, and sex characteristics) individuals and…
Question Bank
Tools
Mpox Question Bank: Qualitative Questions for Community-Level Data Collection
The mpox question bank is a menu of qualitative questions on mpox transmission and the response to mpox. It seeks to facilitate data collection on the capacities, behaviours, practices and perceptions of individuals and communities in relation to mpox prevention…
Briefing
Key considerations: Mpox, mining, and vulnerabilities of women and children in eastern DRC fr
This brief presents considerations for contextualising and responding to the mpox outbreak in the mining towns of South Kivu province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The brief focuses on women and children living and working in artisanal…
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…
Background Reports
Roundtable report: Epidemic preparedness and response in Senegal fr
On 8 December 2023, SSHAP convened a roundtable discussion on social science research in epidemic preparedness and response in Senegal. The event was organised in Dakar by the Centre Régional de Recherche et de Formation à la Prise en Charge…
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)…
Infographics
Key Considerations: Alleviating Chronic Food Insecurity in South Sudan
This infographic summarises key considerations from a SSHAP brief on responding to food insecurity in South Sudan authored by Tong Anei and Leben Moro. The infographic highlights the importance of investing in agriculture and livelihoods, enhancing market access and infrastructure, and…
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…
