Social Science in Humanitarian Action (SSHAP)
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Crisis in Sudan: Briefing Note on Displacement from Sudan to South Sudan
(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-07-28)The experiences of those fleeing from Sudan to South Sudan due to the current conflict are shaped by the complex socio-political dynamics within and between the two countries. This briefing (published 28 July 2023) focuses ... -
Key Considerations: Disability-Inclusive Humanitarian Action and Emergency Response in South and Southeast Asia and Beyond
(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-07-03)In many settings, people with disabilities face multiple and complex layers of environmental, societal and structural barriers. These barriers can lead to them being disproportionately harmed, neglected and excluded during ... -
Key Considerations: Humanitarian Response to the Kahramanmaraş Earthquake in Syria
(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-06-26)On 6 February 2023, an earthquake with a magnitude of 7.8 on the Richter scale brought destruction to southern Türkiye and northern Syria. The official death toll exceeded 50,000, with more than 7,000 fatalities occurring ... -
Mpox in Nigeria – Lessons from Diverse Experiences
(Centre for Future Natures, 2022)In 2022, the virus mpox was declared a public health emergency of international concern. From October 2022 to February 2023, a research team from the UK and Nigeria studied the recent story of mpox in Nigeria, and what it ... -
Photo Story: Views of Mpox in Nigeria
(Centre for Future Natures, 2023-05)Mpox (previously known as monkeypox) was first ‘discovered’ in 1958, though it’s only in the past year that it’s gained significant international public attention. The disease can have very visible symptoms, with painful ... -
Strengthening Health Information Surveillance: Implementing Community-Based Surveillance in Sudan
(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-05-24)This case study explores the 2018–22 implementation of a national community-based surveillance (CBS) programme in Sudan. The programme was designed to meet critical needs of the existing health surveillance system. It aimed ... -
Key Considerations: Community-Based Surveillance in Public Health
(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-05-24)Recent large-scale epidemics and pandemics have demonstrated the importance of engaging communities as partners in preventing, detecting and responding to public health emergencies. Community-based surveillance (CBS), which ... -
Situational Analysis: Marburg Virus Disease in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania
(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-05-10)This brief provides an overview of the Marburg Virus Disease outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania, as well as contextual factors to inform considerations for responses in both countries. It was written by Hana Rohan ... -
Guidance Note on Community Engagement for Cholera Outbreak Response in the East and Southern Africa Region
(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-04-24)Cholera outbreaks have been on the rise in the East and Southern Africa Region (ESAR) since January 2023, with widespread and extended transmission in Malawi and Mozambique and outbreaks reported in Tanzania, South Africa, ... -
Cholera Questions Bank
(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-03-30)These resources are intended to support operational social science research to be used in cholera preparedness and response activities undertaken by: Social scientists and operational actors designing and implementing ... -
Key Considerations: Socio-Behavioural Insight for Community-Centred Cholera Preparedness and Response In Mozambique, 2023
(Institute of Development Studies, 2023-03-15)The current cholera outbreak in Mozambique started on 14 September 2022, when the first case was reported in Niassa Province. As of March 2023, 30 districts from six provinces had reported cases. This brief explores ... -
Key Considerations: Cross-Border Dynamics Between Uganda and Tanzania in the Context of the Outbreak of Ebola, 2022
(Institute of Development Studies, 2022-12-14)This brief summarises key considerations concerning cross-border dynamics between Tanzania and Uganda in the context of the outbreak of Ebola (Sudan Virus Disease, SVD) in Uganda. It is part of a series focusing on at-risk ... -
Key Considerations: Cross-Border Dynamics Between Uganda and Kenya in the Context of the Outbreak of Ebola, 2022
(Institute of Development Studies, 2022-12-14)This brief summarises key considerations concerning cross-border dynamics between Uganda and Kenya in the context of the outbreak of Ebola (Sudan Virus Disease, SVD) in Uganda. It is part of a series focusing on at-risk ... -
Key Considerations: Cross-Border Dynamics between Uganda and South Sudan in the Context of the Outbreak of Ebola, 2022
(Institute of Development Studies, 2022-12-02)This brief summarises key considerations concerning cross-border dynamics between South Sudan and Uganda in the context of the 2022 outbreak of Ebola in Uganda, and the risk of the spread of the virus into South Sudan. It ... -
Key Considerations: Cross-Border Dynamics between Uganda and Rwanda in the Context of the Outbreak of Ebola, 2022
(SSHAP, 2022-11-28)This brief summarises key considerations concerning cross-border dynamics between Uganda and Rwanda in the context of the 2022 outbreak of Ebola (Sudan Virus Disease, SVD) in Uganda. It is part of a series focusing on ... -
Key Considerations for RCCE in the 2022 Ebola Outbreak Response in Greater Kampala, Uganda
(Institute of Development Studies, 2022-11-24)On 20 September 2022, an outbreak of the Sudan strain of Ebola Virus Disease – SVD – was announced as the first laboratory-confirmed patient was identified in a village in Mubende District in central Uganda. Uganda’s ... -
Roundtable Report: Health and Food Insecurity Crisis in the Greater Horn of Africa. Session 1 - Regional Focus. September 2022
(SSHAP, 2022-11-04)SSHAP convened and hosted a virtual roundtable discussion with partners engaged at the regional level response of the health and food insecurity crisis in the Greater Horn of Africa region. The objective was to discuss the ... -
Social Science Considerations for Epidemic Response on Power and Authority in the Western Border Region
(SSHAP, 2021-09)This briefing outlines the operational recommendations related to power and authority for communities living in Ugandan border districts during the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemics and the current COVID-19 pandemic. -
Social Science Considerations for Epidemic Response Based on Cross-border Population Movement
(SSHAP, 2021-09)This briefing outlines the operational recommendations for transport drivers living in Ugandan border districts during the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemics and the current COVID-19 pandemic. Transport drivers include ... -
Social Science Considerations for Health-seeking in Epidemic Response
(SSHAP, 2021-09)This briefing outlines the operational recommendations related to healthcare seeking for communities living in Ugandan border districts during the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) epidemics and the current COVID-19 pandemic, with ...
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