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UNICEF, IDS, SSHAP

Social Science in Epidemics: Ebola Virus Disease Lessons Learned

Description

This report is the second instalment of the ‘Social Science in Epidemics’ series, commissioned by the USAID Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance. In this series past outbreaks are reviewed in order to identify social science ‘entry points’ for emergency interventions and preparedness activities. The aim is to determine tangible ways to address the social, political and economic dynamics of epidemics; and to ensure that interventions build on the social and cultural resources of the communities they aim to support. This report explores lessons about the social dimensions of past and recent Ebola epidemics.


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DETAILS

Publication

2018

Authors

Ripoll, S.; Gercama, I.; Jones, T. and Wilkinson, A.

Emergency

Ebola, Epidemics

Language

English, French

Keywords

Disease outbreaks, Epidemics, Community engagement, Synthesis, social science research, Ebola, FAQ, disease management, Emergency response