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Stigma associated with COVID-19 and vaccination
FADE UP SIGNATURE TUNE, THEN OUT HOST: Dear listeners, welcome to today’s program. Judging by the extent to which fake news about COVID-19 is spreading, the stigma attached to the disease and to COVID-19 vaccination is still very much alive. In this program, we hope to raise awareness about the impact of this stigma on…
Recommended breastfeeding and weaning practices
Introduction Breastfeeding Why is this topic important to listeners? To help listeners understand that breastfeeding is not a sign of poverty. To help listeners understand that breastmilk is free and appropriate for a baby’s needs. To help listeners understand that bottle-feeding often exposes young children to health problems (oral and pharyngeal infections, gastroenteritis, etc.), especially…
Sexual and reproductive health
Spot #1: Available sexual and reproductive health services SFX: INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC HOLD UNDER BELOW PERSON 1: What kind of sexual and reproductive health services are available in Malawi? PERSON 2: We have many services. There is medical treatment if you are sick, plus testing, counselling, and treatment of STIs, including HIV. You can…
Chronic COVID-19, or long COVID
Questions for health experts on chronic COVID-19, or long COVID 1. What is chronic COVID-19, or long COVID? a. Follow-up questions: i. What is the cause of chronic COVID-19, or long COVID? ii. What are the symptoms of chronic COVID-19, or long COVID? iii. What should a person do if they think they have chronic…
Impacts of COVID-19 on older people, persons with disabilities, and immuno-compromised persons
Introduction COVID-19 is a serious pandemic that needs urgent attention to check its advance and impact on people’s health, lifestyles, and economic status. Consequently, it is important to reach all sectors of society to raise awareness about this pandemic. Specific measures to prevent infection and transmission have been designed. These include wearing face masks, keeping…
Fertility, pregnancy, and COVID-19 in sub-Saharan Africa — How does COVID-19 affect women’s reproductive health?
Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic is a major health crisis caused by a virus that appeared in China in late 2019. In January 2020, this infectious disease began to spread to Europe and the Americas and eventually reached Africa, with Egypt announcing the continent’s first confirmed case on February 14, 2020. (1) Less than two weeks…
Overcoming COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy: Addressing the many sources of hesitation
HOST: COVID-19 disease was first detected on November 17, 2019, in Wuhan City, China and quickly spread across the world. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization, also known as WHO, declared the COVID-19 outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. The disease has caused millions of deaths worldwide, and one of the…
Impact of the pandemic on women and other vulnerable groups
Suggested questions about women and girls 1. Has the COVID-19 pandemic affected women’s economic status? a. If yes, how? i. Are price increases on food and other household items affecting women and their families’ food security? If so, how? ii. For women who had to close their business during the pandemic, what challenges…
Fake news, misinformation, and COVID-19
1. Please explain what misinformation is. a. Follow-up questions: a.i. Where might someone see misinformation? Might they see it, for example, on the internet, on social media, or on WhatsApp? Where else might they see or hear it? a.ii. What does misinformation look or sound like? For example, does it come through images, videos, written…
Suggested interview questions: COVID-19 vaccine information and preventative measures
1. Why were vaccines developed to address COVID-19 rather than conventional cures such as oral medications? a. Follow-up questions: a.i. Is a vaccine easier or faster to develop than medication? a.i.1. How long did it take to develop the COVID-19 vaccine? a.i.1.a. How was the COVID-19 vaccine developed so quickly? a.ii. Are there currently any…