AICOMM (2006 - 2009)
http://www.avianflu.aed.org/

Through AI.COMM, AED is working with USAID missions, host governments (e.g., ministries of information, agriculture, health, trade, commerce), national Avian Influenza Task Forces (particularly the Communication Subcommittees), local and international NGOs, private sector organizations and donor organizations. AED staff work to bring all the stakeholders and partners together, including research, graphic artists, translators, and communication experts, to develop and design an effective prevention and outbreak communication plans, including timelines and procedures for implementation. Thus far, this approach has been implemented in Nigeria, Sudan, Niger, Democratic Republic of Congo, Burkina Faso, Cote d’Ivoire and Burundi, with more being planned. The project has also developed a full menu of products that can be adapted for use worldwide, including an emergency communication tool kit, a series of job aids for animal and human health officials as well as farmers, an advocacy guide, media training modules and USAID commodities training modules that address the safe and effective use of personal protective equipment (PPE), decontamination supplies, and rapid diagnostic tests for both animals and humans.  All of these products are available for download on www.avianflu.aed.org.

Health Areas
Environmental Health, Infectious Diseases.

Behavior Change Strategies or Processes
Advocacy / Policy Change, Behavior Change Communication, Community Mobilization, Commercial & Private Sector Partnerships.

Project Director
Mark Rasmuson

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