Introduction

Hello and welcome!

During every disease outbreak, rumours and misinformation spread alongside the virus — sometimes faster. As a Community Health Worker, you are on the frontline of the information battle.

This lesson gives you the tools to respond to the most common BVD Ebola rumours — calmly, respectfully, and effectively.

Lesson Outcomes

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:

Identify the five most common BVD rumours circulating in communities.
Apply the Acknowledge-Correct-Reinforce method to respond to rumours without damaging trust.
Know which rumours are most dangerous — and why.
Know when to escalate a rumour to health authorities.

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