Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) resources for mpox
ECDC has produced risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) materials. These include
- documents that address RCCE and provide examples of ongoing RCCE activities in the EU/EEA countries
- ready-to-use tools for public health authorities at the regional and national levels
These materials were produced in collaboration with the WHO Regional Office for Europe and civil society organisations. Risk communication and community engagement (RCCE) strategies are a core element of any outbreak response and are essential in this outbreak to achieve results across all the proposed measures.
Communication materials with information on mpox (monkeypox), with reusable images available for public health communications.
Catalogue of resources on mpox mass and large gathering event preparedness. The catalogue is jointly produced by ECDC and WHO Europe.
This document is intended for health authorities working on RCCE in the context of the current monkeypox outbreak in Europe. It provides advice on approaches to the communication of risks and engagement of population groups based on the outbreak’s epidemiology and context, recommended preventive measures and people’s perceptions and behaviour.
Interim advice on Risk Communication and Community Engagement during the monkeypox outbreak in Europe, 2022
English (138.86 KB - PDF)
Risk communication and community engagement approaches during the monkeypox outbreak in Europe, 2022
This document is intended for health authorities designing Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE) interventions in the context of the current monkeypox outbreak in Europe.
Risk communication and community engagement approaches during the monkeypox outbreak in Europe, 2022
English (848.22 KB - PDF)
The aim of this document is to provide concise advice to public health authorities and guide their prevention, awareness-raising and behaviour change interventions before, during and after upcoming summer events.
Interim advice for public health authorities on summer events during the monkeypox outbreak in Europe, 2022
English (268.42 KB - PDF)
The information in this document has been produced by community organisations and public health experts. Although it addresses the group that has been most affected by the current outbreak to date - gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men - it applies to anyone who may be exposed to monkeypox infection.
Navigating monkeypox: considerations for gay and bisexual men and other men who have sex with men
English (589.95 KB - PDF)
This toolkit, jointly created by the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Europe and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), provides event organisers with customisable tools on monkeypox for mass gatherings, both for consideration and use.
Monkeypox outbreak: Resource toolkit for event organisers
English (11.15 MB - ZIP)