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Pandemic ka Lang, I am Filipino

How can Filipino Youth contribute to society amidst global pandemic 

As the world struggles with unprecedented challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, young people are demonstrating their continued leadership in their communities and countries. According to a new UN plan to address COVID-19, young people are some of the most affected by the pandemic's socio-economic impacts. Nevertheless, youth are also among the most active in global responses: Not only are they on the frontlines as health workers, but they are also advancing health and safety in their roles as researchers, activists, innovators, and communicators. As such, decision-makers must commit to ensuring youth voices are part of the solutions for a healthier, safer, and gender-equal world  

Here are some examples that Women Deliver Young Leaders are stepping up and taking action against the outbreak:

1. Using Social Media and Apps to spread accurate information 

According to a medical doctor from Benin, there are two diseases currently spreading around the world in a viral manner: COVID-19 and fake news. The vaccine for both? Good information. About how to keep safe against COVID-19. The hashtag #AgirContreCOVID19 is used in Francophone Africa called Arayaa, has reached more than 90,000 participants to date. Additionally, Arayaa is currently designing an app that displays trusted knowledge in local languages and allows users to interact directly with experts for help.


2. Conducting Research and Developing Technology

As the world grapples with the spread of the Corona Virus Disease 2019 or COVID-19, countries such as the Philippines are mobilizing its experts in preparation of its impact on its citizens. Among those actively working to address the public health concern is the Philippine Genome Center of the University of the Philippines. On February 13, 2020, its pharmaceutical partner, Manila HealthTek, Inc. released a photo of a locally-made test kit which is the product of efforts by experts at the PGC and the National Institutes of Health, UP Manila.




3. Harnessing the strength of communications

Jama Jack is the Head of Communications of the of the Medical Research Council Unit for the only COVID-19 testing center in The Gambia. For her, one of the biggest local challenges is the information gap, so she created posters and videos busting myths about coronavirus and published the materials in various Gambian languages. “Solidarity will provide an opportunity for the sharing of correct information, and this can help to minimize the potential for panic,” Jama said.



Covid-19 Frontliners: Duty before self

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