Promoting COVID-19 Vaccine Uptake Among the Media: The Story of a Radio Station in Oyo State

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By: Breakthrough ACTION-Nigeria Staff As the Head of News at Solutions FM, a radio station in Oyo State, Nigeria, Dapo Okunubi heard many rumors about COVID-19 vaccines, including of recipients falling sick for many days after vaccination…

Using the Community Action Cycle to Build Trust in Guinea

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In many communities, Guineans demonstrate a lingering reluctance to visit health care facilities, choosing instead to consult traditional medicine and other healers. In addition to contending with mistrust from local communities, health centers…

The Role of Community and Faith Leaders in Malaria Control and Elimination Part II: An In-Depth Orientation to PMI’s Faith and Community Leader Toolkit

Please join the U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative and Breakthrough ACTION for a 1.5-hour, in-depth orientation to the Malaria Social and Behavior Change Toolkit for Community and Faith Leaders. This new, free toolkit will help your organization…

Participating in Life-Changing Decisions: The Value of Community Engagement

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A community meeting is called.  Everyone gathers together, anxious to discuss how they can help themselves. Before long, hands are raised, questions are asked, and the conversation becomes lively. “Well, it sounds good that we can improve…