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SUMMARY:Mercury Project Solutions Summit
DESCRIPTION:Institute for Development StudiesUniversity of Nairobi\, Nairobi\, Kenya \nSince 2021\, over 120 researchers in the Social Science Research Council’s Mercury Project consortium have been working around the world to identify cost-effective and scalable interventions that build demand for vaccines and information environments supportive of science-based health decision-making.  \nOn October 3 – 4\, 2024\, the Mercury Project\, together with the University of Nairobi’s Institute for Development Studies\, welcomed leaders from the public\, private\, and philanthropic communities to the Mercury Project Solutions Summit. Together\, they leveraged new evidence to identify the most promising opportunities to increase vaccine demand and support science-based health decision-making.  \nEvent Recording\n \nAt the opening plenary\, representatives from the research\, policy\, and philanthropic communities framed both the challenges and the opportunities for evidence-based strategies that build robust vaccine demand chains and support science-based health decision-making. \n\nFunders and Partners
URL:https://www.ssrc.org/events/mercury-project-solutions-summit/
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SUMMARY:Mercury Project Solutions Summit - In-Person Event Registration
DESCRIPTION:Registration includes access to breakfast at 08:30 on University of Nairobi Towers 4th Floor LT 401\nAre you curious about how social science can change health outcomes? Or about how we can better interact with and shape our information environments based on behavioral science?  \nJoin us for an exciting morning of discussions\, free breakfast (08:30 on University of Nairobi Towers 4th Floor LT 401)\, and expert insights that impact your world. \nOn 3 October 2024\, the Social Science Research Council and the Institute for Development Studies will host a public plenary as part of the Mercury Project Solutions Summit. We invite you to join us for “Solutions and evidence in context—toward better health\,” where we will explore how and when solutions-oriented social and behavioral science can help tackle public health challenges\, including vaccine demand and the role of trusted information in shaping health behaviors. \nWhy attend?\n\nHear from experts across the public\, private\, and philanthropic sectors about how we can encourage science-based protective health actions and restore trust in institutions.\nHave your questions answered—submit them through the registration form.\nWalk away with free merchandise (available at the end for attendees).\n\nFeatured experts:\n\nPaul Kamau (University of Nairobi)\nGladys Mugambi (Ministry of Health\, Kenya)\nDeepa Risal Pokharel (UNICEF)\nAbdul El-Sayed (Department of Health\, Human\, and Veterans’ Services\, Wayne County\, USA)\nViknesh Sounderajah (Google and YouTube Health)\nGerishom Gimaiyo (The Rockefeller Foundation)\nAnna Harvey (Social Science Research Council)\nHeather Lanthorn (Social Science Research Council)\n\nWho Should Attend? Whether you’re in health sciences\, journalism\, political science\, psychology\, economics\, development studies\, or any field interested in how to leverage social science to shape online and offline health behaviors\, this plenary is for you. \nRegister below to secure your seat\, breakfast with a chance to network with experts\, and exclusive event gifts. Don’t miss hearing from UoN’s own Paul Kamau and experts from around the globe! \n \nEvent Registration Form\nOnline Form – Mercury Project Solutions Summit In-Person Event Registration
URL:https://www.ssrc.org/events/mercury-project-solutions-summit-in-person-event-registration/
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