How Did Local Radio Stations Support Their Communities During the Ebola Crisis?

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Research Summary: How BBC Media Action helped tackle Ebola by supporting local radio stations in Sierra Leone.

Publication date: February 2016

Summary

During the 2014/5 Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone BBC Media Action supported staff at 42 local or community-based radio stations to improve communication about the disease. Case studies indicate these stations were able to provide actionable information and contributed to changing listeners’ attitudes as well as providing a platform for people to interact with those involved in the response.

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