Communication Strategy  2024 update

Overview

The major yellow fever outbreaks in Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo in 2016, and the resulting public health crises, created the need for a comprehensive, updated, and scaled-up strategy to eliminate yellow fever epidemics.The resurgence of the disease has been a result of several factors, including: Populations with low levels of immunity against yellow fever,Urbanization, Population mobility, Climate change and Resurgence of the Aedes aegypti mosquito globally.
For any control strategy to succeed, it needs to be supported by a practical and holistic communication strategy. This communication strategy addresses both the information and advocacy needs of the EYE partnership, and public-facing communications, as expected with major public health strategies. When working with multiple organizations towards a common goal, it is imperative there is a clear and unified voice. This document aims to address that important need. Additional information on yellow fever can be accessed here . To contact the EYE Secretariat, please email EYE.Strategy@who.int