Listen "MHPSS in the Africa Region with Alex Ssimbwa"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Heartbeat of Humanity, technical advisor at the IFRC Psychosocial Centre Anouk Boschma interviews Alex Ssimbwa, the regional IFRC MHPSS delegate for the African region, who shares his passion for MHPSS and experience with working in the Red Cross Red Crescent Movement. This episode explores the lessons learned in relation to MHPSS from the Ebola outbreak that can be applied to the COVID-19 pandemic. Anouk and Alex also talk about how to provide psychosocial support despite physical distancing, and how National Societies can mobilize communities and increase MHPSS services.
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