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Illustrative Activities for Planning Dissemination

Phase of DisseminationPotential Activities at Community, National, and Global Levels
Pre-disseminationCreate dissemination plans with government stakeholders at various levels – (i.e., community, district, regional and national)
Consider behaviors and actions that people can reasonably take based on findings
Prepare locally appropriate information materials in collaboration with Ministries of Health, Agriculture/Veterinary Services, and Health Education/Social Mobilization
Prepare rumor monitoring and response plans at various levels
Consider safety and security plans for research staff and community members
Consider scenarios for sensitive findings
Dissemination and Post-disseminationReview conduct and dissemination of research with government counterparts
Implement and monitor rumor management system
Assure ongoing communication with government counterparts at various levels