Resources
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our project is keen to make a contribution towards mitigating the impact of COVID-19 in slums.
Covid 19 information in a slums setting
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, our project is keen to make a contribution towards mitigating the impact of COVID-19 in slums. Please see the attached document that contains potentially relevant information about tackling COVID-19 in a slum setting.
We aim to continually update and expand this resource* and welcome any thoughts to improve it and suggestions of evidence/information/tools that could be included. Please send your comment or suggestions to Y-F.Chen@warwick.ac.uk
*last updated 26th October 2020
mConsulting
Remote or Mobile (m)Consulting involves clinical communication between someone with a health need and a healthcare worker using some form of digital communication such as a mobile phone or tablet. mConsulting has potential to improve access to quality healthcare, particularly for communities with minimal access to health services in low- and middle-income counties. Our collaborating partners are working together to explore the viability of mConsulting in urban slums and remote rural areas and to develop training to support its delivery during and beyond COVID-19. Read more about our work here.
Mini policy briefs
During the COVID-19 pandemic, our partners have been in contact with stakeholders to understand the needs and respond to the needs of communities. Partners have developed policy briefs to share with local task forces and authorities, which could influence local policy in the management of COVID-19.
Newsletter and mini policy briefs:
APHRC
COVID-19 and community healthcare newsletter
Independent University, Bangladesh
The Aga Khan University
mini policy brief and COVID-19: special interventions needed in informal settlements newsletter
Media
Details of recent University of Ibadan media coverage concerning the COVID-19 pandemic and it’s impact on urban slum communities in Nigeria, can be found here.
Press Releases:
Opinion Editorial:
Documentary: