“Survivors Spotlight” is a one-hour radio and online program that aims to air the stories of COVID-19 survivors in order to raise awareness, erase fear and stigmatizationMonrovia – A grant support from the United States Embassy near Monrovia is helping to spotlight Covid-19 survivors’ stories, which are being aired in a one-hour radio and online program. The launch brought together prominent entities and individuals including the US Embassy in Monrovia, Ministry of Health (MOH)/National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Centers for Disease Control (CDC)-Liberia, ECOWAS, USAID-Liberia, YALI RLC Alumni – Liberia, and several COVID-19 survivors. Kormassa G. Vankpanah, who are COVID-19 survivors, applauded Survivors’ Spotlight team for the opportunity afforded them to share their stories which they believe will eradicate fear, denials, and encourage anyone contracting the virus to seek early treatment. Meanwhile, the first edition of Survivors’ Spotlight was held on Saturday, August 15, with two survivors — Mr. Jackson David and Miss Kormassa G. Vankpanah. Unlike many others, he reported himself at the 14 Military Hospital, which is now being used as the Covid-19 Treatment Center.

Source: Front Page Africa August 18, 2020 07:52 UTC