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

From BBC Media Action, this research summary analyses BBC Media Action's work with local radio stations during the Ebola outbreak as part of the Social Mobilisation Action Consortium (SMAC) to "provide platforms for discussions and give listeners timely, relevant and practical information." The SMAC project began before the peak of the outbreak in October 2014 and addressed widespread misinformation on the disease and prevention. "BBC Media Action's support to local stations involved training sessions, on-the-job mentoring and providing production equipment and financial support. This work was funded with UK [United Kingdom] aid from the UK government."