Strengthening Social Science Capacities in the European Region: Integrating Social Science-Based Interventions for Effective Emergency Risk Communication and Community Engagement in Outbreaks and Health Emergencies

Source: World Health Organization, Regional Office for Europe. Published: 5/2019. In order to integrate social science capacities on a global scale for pandemic and other health emergencies response, the World Health Organization developed the SocialNET training in 2017, and designed it to prepare social scientists, communicators, and related emergency response experts to work effectively as part of public health emergency response teams.This 54-page report provides information about the SocialNET training held in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, in December 2018 to provide an interactive adult learning experience with an emphasis on sharing best practices. (PDF)
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