Blending creativity and public health promotion, a puppet show, “Mister Stethoscope”, is captivating young audiences in Albania, aiming to strengthen community acceptance of vaccines and address misinformation. Conceived by the WHO Country Office in Albania and supported financially by the European Union, this innovative initiative caters to children, utilizing puppetry as a powerful medium to convey the importance of vaccines and vaccination for every individual and overall public health.
Crafted by a talented artistic crew from the National Puppet Theatre of Albania, Mister Stethoscope features vaccine puppets, bringing to life essential vaccines, including against measles, mumps and rubella, human papillomavirus and others. The show emphasizes the pivotal role vaccines play in preventing infectious diseases and helps promote accurate information about vaccination. Through music and play, young audiences and their guardians receive important messages for their health and their future.
“This captivating artistic presentation not only raises awareness among children but also resonates with parents. I appreciate that children are receiving this information from an early age,” says Ina Kadenja, a parent, after watching the show.
“The show has generated interest and was well received by both young audiences and adults. This allows us to plan and showcase it further in theatres and schools expressing interest, and at events related to immunization,” adds Iria Preza, National Professional Officer, WHO Country Office in Albania.