Psychosocial Support During an Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease

This IFRC publication (characterized as a “briefing note”) provides background knowledge and suggested psychosocial support activities that can be implemented in the context of an Ebola outbreak. “The messages can be helpful for all staff and volunteers who are in contact with patients, relatives and feel the strain of working and living during the epidemic.”

Link: Psychosocial Support During an Outbreak of Ebola Virus Disease

United States Agency for International Development Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health, Save the Children, Johns Hopkins Center for Communication Programs, UK Med, EcoHealth Alliance, Mercy Malaysia

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