Regional Committee for DM 9th Annual Consultation

June 8 – 10, 2015Abidjan, Cote d’ Ivoire

Lesson Learned from the EVD Outbreak

Introduction

• The first confirmed case was reported in March 2014 in Foya.

• The LNRCS was in full gear for 2014 programs implementation with full support for RFL activities from the ICRC.

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RFL Response

• Before the outbreak and up to July, normal RFL activities were going on in Refugee camps and host communities.

• In August of 2014, programs activities were suspended to focus on Ebola response 100%.

• In September, phones calls services were launched, following the assessment feedback from Cote D’Ivoire for refugees and host communities.

RFL Response

• The Liberia page update, placed on hold field activities (security and preventive measures), however, TRs were still received.

• Focal persons of RFL at field level and HQ were conducting training on Contact tracing, PSS, social mobilization

• The resumption of full RFL activities since March of 2015.

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Dead Body Management

Dead Body Management

• Signed MOU with MoH in July to take over DBM.

• Started with 8 teams and went up to twenty teams. Responsible to pick up bodies and transport to crematorium. The protocols were followed for the safety and security of the team and staff.

• Collected more than 2000 bodies in Montserrado.

Dead Body Management

• No staff and volunteers affected. • Involved in the following areas:1. Contact tracing2. Social mobilization and awareness3. Psycho-social support4. Dead Body management5. Food Distribution6. Cash Assistance Program

Dead Body Management

Challenges

• Not prepared• Learning the hard way was the order• Performing multitasks, stress, StigmatizationRecovery• Effective psycho-social programs • Support for the recovery• Implementation of normal programs

Merci

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