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New centre supports access to information about Ebola

As part of its efforts at increasing public awareness on Ebola, the Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) has set up its 'Information Center on Communicable Diseases'.
Rev. Winston Binabiba shows the digital recorder that Radio Gaakii received from the MFWA. Image: Media Foundation for West Africa
Rev. Winston Binabiba shows the digital recorder that Radio Gaakii received from the MFWA. Image: Media Foundation for West Africa

The center packages reliable and regular information on Ebola in 'news-worthy' formats for the media, especially local-based radio stations. This information is used by the media to educate their audience on Ebola.

The Information Center on Communicable Diseases forms part of MFWA's Ebola and Media project, aimed at strengthening public education on Ebola and improving information flow through local radio stations - the most effective way of disseminating information in Ghana.

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Source: IFEX

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