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Type of Material: Mass Media

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Lil Mosquito, Big Problem Campaign Materials

Breakthrough ACTION is the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) global social and behavior change (SBC) flagship program led by Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs. In Guyana, Breakthrough ACTION has partnered with the Ministry of Health (MOH) to improve malaria outcomes of priority populations in the gold mining hinterland regions where malaria is endemic. The project provides SBC support to MOH’s volunteer testing program that trains stable persons in mining communities to test for uncomplicated malaria using rapid diagnostic tests (RDT) and treat positive cases. Guided by Breakthrough ACTION, the human-centered design process (Human-centered design process and solutions to promote malaria testing and treatment seeking behavior in Guyana hinterlands) was utilized to develop solutions to improve priority behaviors:

  • Individuals with signs and symptoms of malaria seek prompt and appropriate care
  • Trained malaria testers appropriately test, treat, and counsel clients
  • Clients adhere to malaria test results and treatment regimen
  • Individuals sleep under an LLIN

The Lil Mosquito, Big Problem campaign is a multi-channeled, evidenced based social and behavior change campaign that targets mining communities in the malaria-endemic hinterland regions of Guyana. The campaign uses a highly visual, low literacy approach and aims to increase the proportion of the primary audience who feel at risk of malaria, test for malaria within 24 hours of experiencing symptoms, complete treatment, and sleep under a long-lasting insecticide-treated net every night. This campaign was designed using a human-centered design process.

Campaign materials include:

  • Campaign theme song – ‘Big Problems Coming’ is a Soca song performed by a famous Guyanese artist.
  • Music video for “Big Problems Coming”
  • Radio spots: risk perception, testing, treatment adherence and LLINs
  • Jungle Feevah radio serial drama
  • Jungle Feevah animated video miniseries (also contains COVID-19 messaging)
  • Live actor TV spots: testing and treatment, LLINs, testimonial
  • Posters: testing, treatment adherence, LLINs
  • Vinyl posters: testing, treatment, LLINs
  • Banners: prompt care seeking*
  • Brochures: English, Spanish, Portuguese
  • Laminated cards/Placemats for restaurants
  • Branded flash drives that integrate popular music with malaria messages by influential DJs
  • DVDs with all audiovisual materials
  • Social media posts

Resources:

All Resources

Lil Mosquito, Big Problem Facebook page

Music video

TV spots

Radio spots

Jungle Feevah animated video series

*Available in English, Spanish and Portuguese

Source: Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

Date of Publication: September 26, 2022

Regions/Countries

  • Guyana

Primary Audience(s)

  • Community Volunteers
  • SBC Professionals
  • Health Workers and Facilities
  • Men
  • Creatives
  • Communities

Channel(s) of Communication

  • Health Facility
  • Radio
  • Video
  • Digital and Web Based Media
  • Print Media
  • Client Provider Communication
  • Social Media
  • Music
  • Television
  • Community and Social Mobilization
  • Mass Media

Intervention Level(s)

  • National
  • Individual
  • Community

Language

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Portuguese

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More Coronavirus - COVID-19 Resources Resources

  • Global Handwashing Day Social Media Toolkit
  • Hand Hygiene - How, Why and When?
  • Myth Busters: Coronavirus
  • Handwashing Animation
  • Put Your Mask On
  • About the Coronavirus

Sesame Street Handwashing Song

Elmo sings about handwashing with kids from around the world! Brought to you by the Global-Public Private Partnership for Handwashing and Sesame Workshop.

Date of Publication: April 13, 2020

SIMILIAR RESOURCES

Tools

Examples

  • COVID-19 Communication Materials for the Americas
  • KAP COVID: Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices for COVID-19 Prevention
  • Coronavirus — COVID-19 Factsheet
  • WHO Coronavirus Website
  • Positive Series: Art for U=U Campaigns
  • Practice Guide: Behaviour Change Communication during Crisis
  • Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
  • WHO Technical Guidance Page
  • Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How to Spot It
  • COVID-19 Infographic - European Center for Disease Prevention and Control
  • The Wiggles Handwashing Song
  • French Uke Handwashing Song
  • Handwashing Song
  • Hand Washing Music Video for Children
  • Music Video for Children about Coughing Etiquette

Primary Audience(s)

  • Children

Topic Areas

  • COVID-19

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More Coronavirus - COVID-19 Resources Resources

  • Global Handwashing Day Social Media Toolkit
  • Hand Hygiene - How, Why and When?
  • Myth Busters: Coronavirus
  • Handwashing Animation
  • Put Your Mask On
  • About the Coronavirus

Tumbao Viral

This is a music video encouraging people to stay at home (video is in Spanish).

Date of Publication: April 13, 2020

SIMILIAR RESOURCES

Tools

Examples

  • COVID-19 Communication Materials for the Americas
  • Coronavirus — COVID-19 Factsheet
  • WHO Coronavirus Website
  • KAP COVID: Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices for COVID-19 Prevention
  • Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How to Spot It
  • COVID-19 Infographic - European Center for Disease Prevention and Control
  • CDC Coronavirus Website
  • Visualizing the History of Pandemics
  • Coronavirus: The Seven Types of People who Start and Spread Viral Misinformation
  • Practice Guide: Behaviour Change Communication during Crisis
  • Coronavirus Music Video
  • Coronavirus Alert Music Video
  • Put Your Mask On
  • Jealous Coronavirus Music Video
  • VŨ ĐIỆU RỬA TAY - GHEN CÔ VY Music Video

Primary Audience(s)

  • General Public

Topic Areas

  • COVID-19

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VŨ ĐIỆU RỬA TAY – GHEN CÔ VY Music Video

This music video is in Vietnamese but has English subtitles. It shows a handwashing dance to fight COVID-19.

Date of Publication: April 13, 2020

SIMILIAR RESOURCES

Tools

Examples

  • COVID-19 Communication Materials for the Americas
  • Coronavirus — COVID-19 Factsheet
  • WHO Coronavirus Website
  • KAP COVID: Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices for COVID-19 Prevention
  • Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How to Spot It
  • COVID-19 Infographic - European Center for Disease Prevention and Control
  • CDC Coronavirus Website
  • Visualizing the History of Pandemics
  • Practice Guide: Behaviour Change Communication during Crisis
  • Films about Coronavirus
  • Coronavirus Music Video
  • Coronavirus Alert Music Video
  • Put Your Mask On
  • Tumbao Viral
  • Jealous Coronavirus Music Video

Primary Audience(s)

  • General Public

Topic Areas

  • COVID-19

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More Coronavirus - COVID-19 Resources Resources

  • Global Handwashing Day Social Media Toolkit
  • Hand Hygiene - How, Why and When?
  • Myth Busters: Coronavirus
  • Handwashing Animation
  • Put Your Mask On
  • About the Coronavirus

Videos in American Sign Language

This video series developed by the Centers for Disease Control includes COVID-19 information in American Sign Language.

Source: US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Date of Publication: April 13, 2020

SIMILIAR RESOURCES

Tools

Examples

  • Coronavirus — COVID-19 Factsheet
  • KAP COVID: Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices for COVID-19 Prevention
  • WHO Coronavirus Website
  • Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How to Spot It
  • CDC Coronavirus Website
  • Visualizing the History of Pandemics
  • Guidance for Including People with Disabilities in Response to the COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Films about Coronavirus
  • Practice Guide: Behaviour Change Communication during Crisis
  • Zika Virus Disease: Questions and Answers
  • UNICEF India COVID-19 Materials for the Public
  • New WHO Campaign to Help COVID-era Quitters Kick the Habit
  • Materials in Many Languages
  • #StaySafeStayHome Video
  • Myth Busters: Coronavirus

Primary Audience(s)

  • General Public

Topic Areas

  • COVID-19

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View Resource

More Coronavirus - COVID-19 Resources Resources

  • Global Handwashing Day Social Media Toolkit
  • Hand Hygiene - How, Why and When?
  • Myth Busters: Coronavirus
  • Handwashing Animation
  • Put Your Mask On
  • About the Coronavirus

Wash Your Hands

This UNICEF Belize video reminds audiences of good water and hygiene practices.

Date of Publication: April 13, 2020

SIMILIAR RESOURCES

Tools

Examples

  • WASH FIT / WASH FIT Mobile
  • COVID-19 Communication Materials for the Americas
  • KAP COVID: Exploring Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices for COVID-19 Prevention
  • Coronavirus — COVID-19 Factsheet
  • WHO Coronavirus Website
  • Positive Series: Art for U=U Campaigns
  • Practice Guide: Behaviour Change Communication during Crisis
  • Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center
  • WHO Technical Guidance Page
  • Fake News Can Be Deadly. Here's How to Spot It
  • Wash Your Hands Song
  • Germ Smart Kids - How to Wash Your Hands
  • How to Wash Hands
  • Hand Washing Music Video for Children
  • Songs to Wash Your Hands To

Primary Audience(s)

  • Children

Topic Areas

  • COVID-19

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WHO Advice for the Public

This page allows users to stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority.

Source: World Health Organization

Date of Publication: April 13, 2020

SIMILIAR RESOURCES

Tools

Examples

  • Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Advice for the Public
  • Coronavirus — COVID-19 Factsheet
  • COVID-Ready Communication Playbook for Health Professionals
  • WHO COVID-19 Learning Resources Application
  • Safe Ramadan Practices in the Context of the COVID-19: Interim Guidance
  • Framework for Decision-making: Implementation of Mass Vaccination Campaigns in the Context of COVID-19
  • Advice on the Use of Masks for Children in the Community in the Context of COVID-19
  • FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control
  • WHO Tool for Behavioural Insights on COVID-19
  • Translators without Borders Glossary for COVID-19
  • WHO Advice for Home-Based Care of COVID-19
  • Materials in Many Languages
  • Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) Advice for the Public
  • When and How to use Masks
  • Myth Busters: Coronavirus

Primary Audience(s)

  • General Public

Language

  • Chinese
  • Spanish

Topic Areas

  • COVID-19

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This website is made possible by the generous support of the American people through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) under the Health Communication Capacity Collaborative (HC3) Cooperative Agreement #AID-OAA-A-12-00058. Ongoing support is provided by Breakthrough ACTION with support from USAID's Bureau for Global Health, under Cooperative Agreement #AID-OAA-A-17-00017. Breakthrough ACTION is based at Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP). The contents of this website are the sole responsibility of Breakthrough ACTION and do not necessarily reflect the views of USAID, the United States Government, or Johns Hopkins University.