> **来源：[研报客](https://pc.yanbaoke.cn)** # Summary of WHO EPI-WIN Digest: "Stronger together: Innovative RCCE capacity strengthening tools" ## Core Content The **WHO EPI-WIN Digest** highlights the importance of **Risk Communication and Community Engagement (RCCE)** in health emergency programs. It introduces a **competency framework** for RCCE, emphasizing the need for standardized, evidence-based approaches to build and sustain capacities across WHO, Member States, and partners. The document also presents **innovative tools** to support RCCE capacity development, including **CapMap**, **Plan Creator**, and the **RCCE Dengue course**, along with a case study on the **Interfederal RCCE-IM plan for Health Crises in Belgium**. ## Main Points ### 1. WHO Competency Framework for RCCE - **Purpose**: Provides a foundation to strengthen RCCE capacity globally. - **Key Areas**: - **Community-centred approaches**: Places communities at the center of RCCE practice and promotes empowerment. - **Leadership**: Encourages methodical decision-making, professional conduct, and conflict management. - **Communication**: Emphasizes active listening and professional, purposeful communication. - **Collaboration**: Focuses on teamwork and partnership building. - **Evidence-informed practice**: Encourages the use of data and evidence in decision-making. - **Benefits**: - Builds and sustains competencies and workforce capacity. - Enhances regional coordination. - Improves accountability and performance. - Integrates RCCE into national systems. ### 2. RCCE-IM Tools - **CapMap Tool**: - **Purpose**: Evaluates current RCCE capacities of individuals and teams. - **Features**: Covers 6 subject areas, 20 domains, and 77 subdomains. - **Usage**: Ideal for teams developing national plans. - **Outcomes**: Helps identify priority areas for development, highlight strengths and gaps, and inform training programs. - **Plan Creator Tool**: - **Purpose**: Converts CapMap assessments into actionable RCCE plans. - **Features**: Includes 10 interactive modules, checklists, templates, and resource libraries. - **Usage**: Supports both all-hazard and hazard-specific planning. - **Collaboration**: Plans can be uploaded to platforms like SharePoint, Box, and Dropbox for teamwork and accessibility. ### 3. Case Study: Interfederal RCCE-IM Plan for Health Crises in Belgium - **Background**: In response to communication challenges during the **Covid-19 pandemic**, Belgium initiated a review of its crisis response. - **Actions**: - Established the **DG Preparedness and Response to health emergencies** to centralize efforts. - Developed a **Generic Preparedness Plan** that includes: - Operational crisis communication plans. - Communication network maintenance. - Clear role definitions and cooperation agreements among communication units. - Conducted a **workshop in February 2024** with WHO and partners. - Held **bilataral meetings** with each partner to understand needs and methodologies. - Presented the plan to the **college of FPS Presidents**, resulting in project approval and designation of two contributors per organization. - **Outcome**: - Identified the **community-based approach** as the foundation for effective crisis communication and response. ### 4. RCCE Dengue Course - **Purpose**: A self-instructional module designed to enhance RCCE skills in the context of **dengue outbreaks**. - **Features**: - Based on the **WHO RCCE R&R toolkit**. - Uses a **narrative-based approach** with characters **Brisa and Benjamin**. - Available in **English and Spanish**. - Course duration: **3 to 3.5 hours**. - **Access**: [https://bit.ly/PAHORCCEdengue](https://bit.ly/PAHORCCEdengue) ### 5. EPI-WIN Webinar - **Title**: “Stronger together: Innovative RCCE capacity strengthening tools” - **Speakers**: - **Kai Von Harbou** – Unit Head, Community Protection and Resilience, WHO HQ - **Thomas Moran** – Community Protection and Resilience, WHO HQ - **Cristiana Salvi** – Regional Adviser, Community Resilience and Protection, WHO EURO - **Nancy Claxton** – Technical Officer, Capacity Building for RCCE-IM, WHO EURO - **Manon Hupin** – Communication de crise, Belgian Federal Public Service - **Tanya Escamilla** – Specialist, PAHO Health Emergencies ## Key Information - The **competency framework** supports **risk communication**, **community engagement**, and **misinformation management**. - **CapMap** is a tool for **capability assessment**, while **Plan Creator** is used to **develop and implement plans**. - The **RCCE Dengue course** is an **interactive learning module** that promotes practical application of RCCE principles. - The **Belgian case study** illustrates how **RCCE-IM planning** can be integrated into national systems and improve **community-based communication**. - The **EPI-WIN webinar** provides insights from **WHO and partner experts** on **innovative RCCE tools**. ## Conclusion This document emphasizes the **importance of RCCE in health emergencies** and outlines **innovative tools and frameworks** to enhance **capacity development**, **coordination**, and **community engagement**. It serves as a guide for **WHO, Member States, and partners** to build more **inclusive, effective, and resilient health emergency programs**.