Ebola outbreak Liberia – b-roll of students washing hands at chlorine stations provided by Liberia National Red Cross Society to support schools reopening
In July 2014, more than 4,500 schools throughout Liberia were closed to prevent the spread of Ebola. As case-load began to decline in early 2015, the Liberian Government announced schools would reopen in February. The Red Cross mobilized to ensure representatives from 1,016 schools were trained to meet the Ministry of Health’s safety protocols. The protocols include dedicated health committees in schools able to check for Ebola symptoms and take safe action if symptoms presented, designated sanitation stations and isolation rooms, and psychosocial support to combat stigma. Red Cross volunteers were stationed at schools to assist school administrators until they were able to take charge of the precautionary measures.
The Red Cross continues to work with schools to address stigma faced by survivors, healthcare workers and their families. In collaboration with other agencies, the Red Cross is providing workshops for teachers and leaders to help them identify and address issues of stigma faced by students and their families.
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Students at WPL Brumskine United Methodist Elementary School, Buchanan, Liberia
00:00 D82_2825: Young boy washes his hands at a Liberia National Red Cross Society hand-washing station
00:08 D82_2867: Young boy washes his hands at a Liberia National Red Cross Society hand-washing station
00:10 D82_2886: Young girl washes his hands at a Liberia National Red Cross Society hand-washing station—focus on hands
00:37 D82_2887: Learning tools painted on school wall
00:41 D82_2888: Class of young students standing to say good morning
01:04 D82_2889: Teacher instructing from blackboard