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| Issue : 1 | Page : 14-19 |
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Psychosocial Programming in Uganda: Adaptations during COVID-19
Gary Samuel Agaba1, Ben Otto1, Rehema Kajungu1, Grace Obalim1, Katie Hindes2, Flora Cohen3
1 Transcultural Psychosocial Organisation, Uganda
2 Inner City Fund, Kansas City, MO, USA
3 George Warren Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, St. Louis, MO, USA
Correspondence Address:
Flora Cohen
GeorgeWarren Brown School, Washington University in St. Louis, Campus Box 1196, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO, 63130
USA
 Source of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: None
DOI: 10.4103/intv.intv_16_22
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The COVID-19 pandemic brought concerns about mental health to the fore. While more and more people struggle with the mental health effects of experiencing a global pandemic, people in humanitarian settings may be even more at risk. In humanitarian settings, it may be more challenging to ensure accessible to mental health services and support staff who are implementing essential programmes amidst concerns for their own health. We present a report of programme adaptations during COVID-19, including measures to support staff wellbeing, communicate with donors to support protective measures, and adapt programmes to be safer and more accessible for beneficiaries. Lessons learned from adaptations during COVID-19 can inform additional programming in humanitarian settings, especially in sub-Saharan Africa.
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