Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

?? TB isn’t a fight that can be paused. When treatment is interrupted, the disease spreads. When patients stop medication too soon, TB becomes drug-resistant—harder to cure, more expensive to treat, and deadlier. ? #CCP-led efforts with Nigeria’s National Youth Service Corps expanded TB education and screening, equipping 400,000+ young leaders to bring life-saving knowledge to their communities.??? ? Though CCP and its partners' support has ended, local leaders are stepping up to sustain education, detection, and reporting. Their efforts remain critical—because when TB prevention slows down, lives are at risk. ? ?? Read why continued TB prevention and education matter:?https://lnkd.in/guCPxeWg Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs | #Tuberculosis

“Whatever our political differences, whatever our policy debates and whatever our personal preferences, the United States has a proud history of assisting those desperately in need.” ?? For decades, #CCP has worked to ensure people around the world have access to the information and resources they need to lead healthier lives. In this Baltimore Sun editorial, USAID’s impact—and the role of partners like CCP—is front and center: https://lnkd.in/eTs5-UVY The Baltimore Sun

?? The latest edition of #CCP’s newsletter is here!?In this issue, Executive Director?Debora Freitas Lopez?reflects on the shifting global health landscape and why our work in social and behavior change matters now more than ever. ? Plus, updates on maternal health, disease elimination, nutrition, and more. ? ?? Stay informed—subscribe now!

Join #CCP experts at the next HBS WRAP seminar! ?? Topic:?From Cancer Prevention to Overdose Prevention: How CCP uses Human-Centered Design to Develop Community-Driven Solutions to Complex Health Issues ???Date:?Thursday, February 27th ??Time:?12 PM EST ???Zoom: https://lnkd.in/eTQg8T_q Presenters: - Danielle Piccinini Black, MBA, MPH - August C. Summers, PhD, RD, CHES - Erica Nybro, MPH

?? How are Black boys and men doing? ? #CCP, supported by?The Brookings Institution, hosted a community-driven workshop in Baltimore to understand well-being from their perspectives. Black men and women shared their experiences, challenges, and solutions—reshaping the conversation on masculinity, stigma, and support systems. ? Participants emphasized that well-being is not just about resources—it’s about creating spaces where Black men and boys feel safe to express themselves and seek support. ? With workshops expanding to Montgomery County, Md., and Little Rock, Ark., these discussions continue, helping to shape policies and systems that improve the mental and physical health of Black boys and men. ? ?? Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/e4JAVzZU

At the?Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs?(CCP), our mission is to equip people around the world to make healthy choices for themselves and their families. For more than 35 years, we have been proud to work across 40+ countries, including the United States, to strengthen health systems, prevent disease outbreaks, and foster economic resilience—because healthy communities are the foundation of a stable and prosperous world. ???How has global health shaped your life or community? We want to hear from you! Share your experiences in the comments. ???Learn more about our work and impact at?ccp.jhu.edu.

The United States is experiencing one of its worst flu seasons in over a decade, with flu hospitalizations surpassing COVID-19 for the first time since the pandemic began. ? According to the CDC: ?? 29 million flu cases reported so far ?? 370,000 hospitalizations ?? 16,000 flu-related deaths ? In the latest episode of Public Health On Call, #CCP’s Stephanie Desmon, M.A.?speaks with Dr. Erica Prochaska, a pediatric infectious disease physician at?The Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, to explore what’s behind this severe flu season, how bird flu is complicating the situation, and why flu vaccination remains critical. ? ?? Listen now:?https://lnkd.in/euPQNPAw #PublicHealthOnCall | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

Better child nutrition isn’t just about what is said—it’s about how it’s communicated. ? New research from?#CCP?in Nigeria shows that caregivers are more likely to absorb and act on health advice when community health workers (CHWs) build trust and engage in true dialogue. ? The study found that: ? Caregivers often tune out one-way, scripted counseling ? Interactive conversations encouraged engagement and retention ? A simple shift—listening first, speaking second—transformed CHW counseling ? Health outcomes aren’t just about information delivery—they’re about human connection. ? ?? Read the findings:?https://lnkd.in/e3gtwWag Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs Lynn Van Lith

?? Access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene remains a significant challenge for billions of people worldwide. While local businesses play a key role in expanding access, lasting improvements require more than just providing services. ? New research led by CCP’s Kuor Kumoji?explores how behavior change strategies—such as building trust, enhancing communication, and leveraging data-driven insights—can help businesses encourage healthier habits and improve community well-being.? ? ?? Learn more:?https://lnkd.in/gyKGZNhG Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs

???? In Ethiopia, the Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs’ SHARE program showed that when men actively support their partners, maternal and birth outcomes improve. ? Through an innovative, community-driven approach, the program: ? Increased men’s supportive behaviors by 31% ? Doubled prenatal visits ? Led to more women giving birth in health facilities ? By using real-life storytelling and human-centered design, #CCP is helping to ensure more mothers and babies receive the care they need. ? ?? How did this intervention work? Explore the full story:?https://lnkd.in/ek79gYbw Rajiv Rimal