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After nearly 28 years, The Communication Initiative (The CI) Global is entering a new chapter. Following a period of transition, the global website has been transferred to the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) in South Africa, where it will be administered by the Social and Behaviour Change Communication Division. Wits' commitment to social change and justice makes it a trusted steward for The CI's legacy and future.
 
Co-founder Victoria Martin is pleased to see this work continue under Wits' leadership. Victoria knows that co-founder Warren Feek (1953–2024) would have felt deep pride in The CI Global's Africa-led direction.
 
We honour the team and partners who sustained The CI for decades. Meanwhile, La Iniciativa de Comunicación (CILA) continues independently at cila.comminitcila.com and is linked with The CI Global site.
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Questions and Answers about Immunization in Timor-Leste: A Guide for Local Leaders, Volunteers, and Community Groups

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This question and answer (Q&A) booklet was produced in an effort to present clear information about the basics of immunisation to community health volunteers and community leaders in Timor-Leste and to assist them in their efforts to respond to the public's questions. It explores issues including:

  • What Is Immunization and How Does It Work? - sample communication-related strategy: "Before immunization was available, many children died from measles, polio, TB, whooping cough and tetanus. Ask the elders. They will tell you. Today, children are better protected from these diseases through immunization, so more children grow well and survive."
  • Who Should Be Immunized and How? - sample communication-related strategy: "Caregivers should try to have the child fully immunized before his or her first birthday. Parents who achieve this should be congratulated by health workers and community leaders. However, if a child has not completed the basic immunizations by the first birthday, the parents and health worker should work together to be sure that the child receives all the missing ones as soon as possible."
  • Concerns of Some Parents - sample communication-related strategy: "Parents should: listen to the health worker's information carefully, ask any question they have, and follow the advice on side effects."

The booklet was produced by IMMUNIZATIONbasics, a 5-year project (2004-2009) that aimed to improve the ability of governments and collaborating organisations to deliver and maintain the coverage of quality immunisation services. It was established in 2004 by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Global Bureau, Division of Health, Infectious Disease and Nutrition (USAID/HIDN) and was managed by the JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI), with partners Abt Associates, the Academy for Educational Development (AED), and the Manoff Group.

For more information, contact:

JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc.

1616 North Fort Myer Drive 11th Floor

Arlington, VA 22209

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Tel: 703 528 7474

Fax: 703 528 7480

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IMMUNIZATIONbasics website, March 30 2011.