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Use of Mass Media for the Polio Eradication Initiative in Pakistan

Author

Jeffrey Bates

UNICEF

Publication Date

June 7, 2004

Summary

This was presented at the June 2004 UNICEF meeting dedicated to examining communication in the context of the final push to eradicate polio. The presentation addresses specifically the use of mass media as a communication tool in the polio eradication initiative in Pakistan. A mixed media approach is used, including spots, jingles, testimonials and celebrities. Channels used include national and regional television, radio and newspapers, as well as closed circuit television (CCTV), information display, cinema and transit. Television is available to over 89% of the population and is described as producing a "band-wagon" effect essential to the mass mobilisation of population that organisers consider necessary.

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Placed on the Communication Initiative site August 08 2004
Last Updated June 26 2009



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