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Social Science in Humanitarian Action Key considerations: Ebola preparedness and readiness in Goma, DRC

Peyton, D.; I. Gercama and J. Bedford Social Science in Humanitarian Action: A Communication for Development Platform (2019) C1

This brief summarises key considerations about the social, political and economic context of Goma in relation to the outbreak of Ebola in the DRC as of March 2019. Goma is the administrative capital of North Kivu province and a major urban centre in ... more

Democratic Republic of the Congo: Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) Outbreak Containment Strategy and Red Cross / Red Crescent Response Plan (MDRCD026) Emergency Appeal Revision no. 4

International Federation of Red Cross And Red Crescent Societies IFRC (2019) C1

Strategic Response Plan for the Ebola Virus Disease Outbreak in the Provinces of North Kivu and Ituri, Democratic Republic of Congo (July-December 2019)
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Ministère de la Santé, DR Congo (2019) C1

CARE Rapid Gender Analysis of COVID-19 in Myanmar

CARE (2020) CC

7 June 2020 Version 1 Women in Myanmar have traditionally been underrepresented in public decision-making processes, a trend which is continuing in structures established to respond to COVID-19. This means that even as women are disproportionately affected by the crisis, they have less say in how t ... more

Essential health care service disruption due to COVID-19: lessons for sustainability in Nigeria

AHOP National Centre based in Nigeria World Health Organization WHO, Regional Office Africa (2022) C_WHO

The brief concludes that sustaining the continuity of EHS requires policies that ensure a whole-society and systems strengthening approach. This involves increased health care investment, community engagement, disease control regulations, and multis ... more

Consolidated Message Guide for Ebola Communication in Sierra Leone (Version 5, 21 May 2015)

National Social Mobilisation Pillar; SMAC; et al. (2015)

Risk Communication and Community Engagement Preparedness and Readiness Framework: Ebola Response in the Democratic Republic of Congo in North Kivu

World Health Organization WHO; UNICEF; IFRC, et al. (2018) CC

Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) is an essential part of any disease outbreak response. Risk communication in the context of an Ebola outbreak refers to real time exchange of information, opinion and advice between frontline respon ... more

National Communication Strategy for Ebola response in Sierra Leone

Ministry of Health and Sanitation Sierra Leone (2014)

Briefing on the Situation of Ebola Virus Disease in Coastal West Africa and the Response of the Caritas Confederation and other Catholic Church-inspired Organizations

Vitillo, B. (2014)

Report of Meeting: 4 November 2014, Roma

From response to recovery: Supporting children and communities in Ebola-affected countries

Plan International (2015)

This policy brief is targeted at national governments, donors and regional and international actors to support Ebola-affected countries to transition from emergency response to recovery.

Prioritising Water, Sanitation and Hygiene in Ebola Recovery: For health, life and dignity

Oxfam International; Tearfund (2015)

Regional Ebola Preparedness Overview of Needs and Requirements June to December 2019
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World Health Organization WHO (2019) C_WHO

This document presents a consolidated summary of urgent activities required to advance preparedness, as elaborated in each country's national plan, with a particular focus on Priority 1 countries. It presents the estimated requirements, needs, and gaps for each of the Priority 1 countries and a ... more

Local Engagement in Ebola Outbreaks and Beyond in Sierra Leone

Oosterhoff, P. and Wilkinson, A (2015)

Practice paper in Brief 24 Containment strategies for Ebola rupture fundamental features of social, political and religious life. Control efforts that involve local people and appreciate their perspectives, social structures and institutions are th ... more

Recovering from the Ebola Crisis: A summary report

UN Development Programme (2015)

In response to a call by the United Nations Secretary-General and the Governments of Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone, an international team conducted an Ebola Recovery Assessment.The aim was to contribute towards laying the foundation for short-, m ... more

National Preparedness and Response Plan for the Prevention and Control of Ebola Viral Disease (Ghana)

Ministry of Health, Ghana (2014)

Emergency Plan of Action (EPoA) Guinea: Ebola virus disease

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (2014) CC

Guidance note on prevention and preparedness measures proposed for West African countries/areas not affected by the Ebola Virus Disease outbreak

Food and Agriculture Organization (2014)

Study on the Gendered Impacts of Ebola in Liberia (February 2015)

Leena Kotilainen Finn Church Aid (2015)

This study examines the gendered impacts of the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Liberia in the largest outbreak of EVD ever recorded. The findings are based on an extensive two-week desk study and one-week participatory field study conducted in January ... more

Return of the Rebel: Legacies of War and Reconstruction in West Africa’s Ebola Epidemic

Lind, J. and Ndebe, J. IDS (2015)

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BUDGET FOR NATIONAL OPERATIONAL PLAN FOR ACCELERATED RESPONSE EBOLA VIRUS DISEASE OUTBREAK, JULY - DECEMBER 2014

Ministry of Health & Sanitation, Sierra Leone (2014)