Community engagement helped turn the tide of Ebola, and will be critical in combatting this latest outbreak.
Laura Keenan
Laura manages Communications on the Ebola Community Action Platform (ECAP). Led by Mercy Corps and funded by USAID, ECAP is a network of NGOs and media outlets which was established in 2014 as part of the Ebola response. Currently, ECAP is working with 1600 communities to strengthen Community Health Committees and running campaigns to prevent Ebola and other infectious diseases.