The Truck
As COVID19 swept across South Africa, one of the most pressing needs was access to public health information. But UNICEF, in partnership with the national government, had an answer to this challenge: A truck. Not just any truck but a multimedia messenger on wheels. The truck has LED screens, which allows the trucks organizer to broadcast videos telling local stories about COVID19. They also organize presentations in communities to raise awareness of the virus, teach people how to prevent its spread, and promote COVID testing and vaccinations. Learn more at
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