Our mission

Our campaign aims to

  • To amplify lived experiences of individuals affected by the COVID-19 pandemic

  • To ensure diverse community voices contribute to scientific and public health discourse

  • To support evidence-based policy and future pandemic preparedness

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Background

(1) The COVID-19 pandemic affected communities unevenly, and many lived experiences remain underrepresented in scientific literature (2)Understanding public knowledge, attitudes, and practices is essential for improving health communication and crisis response (3)Cross-national data help identify cultural, social, and systemic differences in pandemic response (4)Ethical, community-centered research strengthens trust between the public and health institutions (5)Amplifying real voices supports more inclusive, equitable, and effective public health policies (6)Lessons learned from COVID-19 are critical for preparedness against future global health emergencies

Our goal

(1)To explore personal, social, and health impacts of COVID-19 across different populations (2)To assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19 in multiple countries (3)To generate ethically conducted, peer-reviewed scientific evidence (4)To advocate for communities through representation in global health research

Pilot Study & Educational campaign

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  • The study originated as a qualitative project alongside online educational campaign involving 1-on-1 interviews with 8 participants in Egypt

  • Early findings were presented at the 10th Arab Summit in Michigan

  • Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval was obtained prior to study expansion

  • The research was subsequently developed into a cross-national KAP pilot study

  • Data were collected from participants in India, China, and the United States

  • The completed study has been submitted to a peer-reviewed journal and is currently under consideration

Our Past infographics

Vaccination Hesitancy in MENA Regions
The Financial Impact of Long Covid
Disparities in COVID Data in MENA Regions
Caring For Individuals with Long Covid
Long COVID in MENA Regions
Overcrowding and COVID in Gaza
Long Covid Stigma
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Covid 19 Resurgence Worldwide
Long Covid and Mental Health
What is Long Covid ?
About the Mpox Outbreak

Meet the team

We are comprised of volunteers from around the world!

Dr. Marina Haque, MD, MPH - Team Supervisor; Wayne State University; MI, USA
Britney Chen, BS - Long COVID Task Force Team Lead; California State University, Fullerton; CA, USA
Srijanjali Balagoni - Researcher; Malla Reddy Medical College for Women; India
Veekshitha Samineni - Researcher;Sarojini Naidu Vanita Pharmacy Maha Vidyalaya; India
Christos Tsagkaris, MS - Researcher;The Solothurner Spitäler AG Hospital; Switzerland
Hibah Khan, PA - Researcher; Lawrence Technological University, USA
Ning Lu - Independent Researcher

any inquiries?

Please email us at info@sacov19.com