Malaria remains a significant health challenge in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), especially in provinces like Tanganyika and Haut Katanga, where local and international efforts are ongoing to combat the disease. Boost members Nyclege Mwisinga Alain and Nathan Binene Kayeye are currently involved with new malaria vaccine introduction in these regions. Alain and Kayeye's work highlights the importance of perseverance and community involvement in combating malaria and demonstrates that coordinated efforts can significantly improve public health outcomes.

On June 18 and 25, Boost and the World Health Organization (WHO) hosted a two-part workshop series on the vital foundations and enhanced strategies of supportive supervision. More than 160 individuals actively participated in the 90-minute interactive sessions, which included poll questions, lively conversations in the chat and small breakout room discussions. Special thanks to our volunteer breakout room facilitators and panelists who led rich discussions and provided key insights throughout the series. In case you missed it or would like to review recordings and materials from the workshop series, you can access those resources in our Strengthening Supportive Supervision for Immunization Programs Boost learning group. Stay tuned for details on our next workshop series focused on behavioral and social drivers of vaccination.

Community Activation, unlike traditional advocacy, focuses on developing and building cooperative power of the community itself to both address the challenges and advocate directly without intermediary organizations or professionals. Join our self-paced course today to access this introductory course!

Introduction to Community Activation:

• Self-paced course offered through Boost's EdApp mobile platform
• 2-4 hours to complete
• Certificate of completion award

This course is offered on behalf of Boost in partnership with People Power Health.

Click the link below to be prompted to download EdApp, a mobile phone application where you can access all of our self-paced, introductory courses.

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As a busy immunization professional, the Boost Community Mobile App will help you keep in contact with your fellow immunization colleagues and access the community’s latest resources and trainings on the go. It is the perfect companion – or alternative – to Boost’s website.

Download the app on your mobile phone and in just a few clicks:

• Join learning groups on specific immunization topics
• Access relevant resources, news posts, and calendar events
• Post questions, comments, and insights on Boost’s live community feed
• Connect and network with other Boost members
• Read inspiring stories from immunization professionals around the world

Your notifications are now mobile! Enable push notifications on your mobile device to quickly and easily receive reminders about upcoming events, updates from other members, and course reminders.

Be sure to check out our Boost Community calendar for more upcoming events!