WHO

Communication on ongoing malaria transmission

Sector

Malaria

Discipline

Website and app development
Data visualisation and infographics
Publication design and layout
Video and animation production
Digital and social media

The background

The World Health Organization (WHO) investigates the magnitude and drivers of persistent malaria transmission in different settings around the world.

The brief

To provide ongoing communication support to a number of interdisciplinary research teams in the area of vector-borne disease (VBD). We help them to communicate the key findings of their work to decision makers, funders and affected communities.

Our response

Through extensive interaction with the researchers as they move from the research phase and into the implementation of their proposed solutions, Lushomo provides technical guidance to both WHO and the researchers on maximising the uptake and impact of their research outputs. This is supported by the production of numerous adaptable communication resources, tailored to the needs and contexts of each research team, including presentation materials, data visualisations, web content, policy briefs and more.

Website
Our second website for the WHO about VBD research projects focused on residual malaria transmission. This included drafting all content, reworking it with the senior researchers, and then adding a number of visual communication elements. We also created infographics using orthomosaics developed by the researchers from drone imaging. The website also hosts news items, publications and other communication products developed by the researchers to share their key findings.

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Based on a draft report received from WHO-AFRO, as well as access to raw survey data, Lushomo produced a report with data visualisations and infographics to highlight country progress on implementing the Libreville Declaration. The report and the results that is showcased were used to inform deliberations at the conference, that led to the development of the new strategic action plan.

Using high-resolution maps built by the researchers from drone imaging, we created small animations designed to draw key messages from the research. These have been shared in various presentations.

GIFs
‍We created GIFs based on the key messaging.

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Summary brochures
We had regular interactions with the international research teams to provide technical guidance as they developed summary brochures for their projects. The documents highlight the research aims, methods, key findings, and suggested recommendations to address the problem in the local context. The brochures have been shared with decision makers at several international events.

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We designed a range of social media assets to promote the conference and the health and environmental issues that were discussed. This process involved drawing out key messages from various reports, creating sketches, and designing the graphics.

Data visuals
To further assist the researchers communicate their key findings, we designed graphics to display information on slide decks and posters.

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Based on a draft report received from WHO-AFRO, as well as access to raw survey data, Lushomo produced a report with data visualisations and infographics to highlight country progress on implementing the Libreville Declaration. The report and the results that is showcased were used to inform deliberations at the conference, that led to the development of the new strategic action plan.
Based on a draft report received from WHO-AFRO, as well as access to raw survey data, Lushomo produced a report with data visualisations and infographics to highlight country progress on implementing the Libreville Declaration. The report and the results that is showcased were used to inform deliberations at the conference, that led to the development of the new strategic action plan.

Social mediaLushomo created a series of social media cards that were shared on the research team’s Twitter feed (@vbd_environment) on World Malaria Day.

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Based on a draft report received from WHO-AFRO, as well as access to raw survey data, Lushomo produced a report with data visualisations and infographics to highlight country progress on implementing the Libreville Declaration. The report and the results that is showcased were used to inform deliberations at the conference, that led to the development of the new strategic action plan.

We provided communication support at the Peru workshop, where we gave the researchers tips on how to improve the reach and uptake of their research. Footage collected at the event and from local Peruvian communities was used to create several videos and an augmented reality summary report of proceedings of the workshop.

Augmented reality poster
‍We developed a poster with augmented reality functionality, which triggers videos and animations on a digital screen when parts of the poster are scanned with an app. This poster was displayed at a meeting between the research team and the Peruvian Ministry of Health, where it was received with interest and excitement.

See more video and animation production
Based on a draft report received from WHO-AFRO, as well as access to raw survey data, Lushomo produced a report with data visualisations and infographics to highlight country progress on implementing the Libreville Declaration. The report and the results that is showcased were used to inform deliberations at the conference, that led to the development of the new strategic action plan.