Using multi-voiced and creative approaches to enhance COVID-19 messaging: learning from east and southern Africa

The emergence of COVID-19 highlighted the value of effective communication during a crisis, especially in the context of a virus that is not fully understood but affects almost all aspects of peoples lives. Access to clear and reliable communication helps people to make informed decisions and change their behaviour to prevent getting infected or spreading the virus.

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Human Science Research Council SA
Published
2026-05-22
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https://doi.org/10.14749/32378391
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ICT in Developing Communities
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Using multi-voiced and creative approaches to enhance COVID-19 messaging: learning from east and southern Africa

Human Sciences Research Council
Human Science Research Council SA
ICT in Developing Communities
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Using multi-voiced and creative approaches to enhance COVID-19 messaging: learning from east and southern Africa

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Abstract

The emergence of COVID-19 highlighted the value of effective communication during a crisis, especially in the context of a virus that is not fully understood but affects almost all aspects of peoples lives. Access to clear and reliable communication helps people to make informed decisions and change their behaviour to prevent getting infected or spreading the virus.

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ICT in Developing Communities
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