Homepage of the COVID-19 Communication Network

COVID-19 Communication Network

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Essential, evidence-informed tools and resources to help health and development professionals use SBC communication to address the COVID-19 pandemic.
Homepage of the Synthesized Guidance for COVID-19 Message Development website

Synthesized Guidance for COVID-19 Message Development

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This is a curated guide of recommendations from the WHO, the CDC, and other trusted sources with source links, organized into six broad audience categories.
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Real-Time Rumor Tracking for COVID-19: System Design and Implementation Guide

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This document will help humanitarian, public health organizations, and national governments seeking to document rumors in a systematic and dynamic fashion.
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Virtual Pretesting During COVID-19

This technical brief presents workarounds—tips and tricks to use digital platforms—to conduct pretests virtually.
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Using Social Media to Disseminate COVID-19 Information

This brief details the steps programs can take to develop an overarching social media strategy to disseminate COVID-19 messages and combat misinformation.
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Handwashing With Soap: A Key Part of the COVID-19 Response

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This technical brief offers information on what we know about handwashing behavior change and how to address common barriers to handwashing with soap.
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Social and Behavior Change for Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health During COVID-19

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Programs can use these considerations, messages, and resources to adapt SBC programming for maternal and child health in response to COVID-19 challenges.
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Managing Nutrition Myths and Misconceptions During COVID-19

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This guide covers SBC strategies for combating misinformation and supporting programs in responding to COVID-19 related myths that affect nutrition.
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Guidance on Social and Behavior Change for Nutrition During COVID-19

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This guide includes considerations, messaging, and resources to support the adaption of nutrition SBC programming in response to COVID-19 challenges.