The project’s work includes making rapid diagnostic tests and treatments available to mining camps in remote areas. Additionally, the project collaborates with partners to tackle COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and promote vaccine uptake among targeted groups in regions with low vaccination rates. Breakthrough ACTION’s efforts are geared towards designing innovative solutions to social and behavioral challenges and boosting the capacity of Guyanese institutions to implement effective social and behavior change interventions. These activities are pivotal in promoting health-seeking behaviors and improving health outcomes in the country.
In Guyana, Breakthrough ACTION sought to answer the following research question: How might we improve malaria outcomes among mining communities in Regions 7 and 8? This report and visual essay describe the process and insights gained from applying human-centered design to develop solutions targeting malaria-related behaviors.
