00:05Inside Ebola treatment centers, health workers battle more than the virus.
00:10Every shift brings in critically ill patients, strict safety protocols, and the constant risk of infection.
00:17This combination can lead to emotional exhaustion, compassion fatigue, anxiety and trauma.
00:24In Bunia, about 20 doctors, nurses, public health workers and other Ebola responders have gathered for a different kind of
00:31life-saving work,
00:32a trauma relief session organized by the NGO Sofepadi.
00:38This session is dedicated to caring for those who care for others.
00:41We teach them self-protection techniques to cope with the stress they endure day and night.
00:46Many are unaware of resilience strategies, so we help them recognize the warning signs before stress turns into burnout.
00:54The session goes beyond relaxation techniques.
00:57People share the heavy emotional burdens they carry in silence, finding comfort in their shared struggles.
01:05We brought together everyone, doctors, nurses, communication specialists and public health workers or support staff.
01:13Each person shared the stressful moments they've lived through since starting this work.
01:20Hearing how others cope helps us all find the psychological balance we need to keep going.
01:29Heavy workloads and unfamiliar situations create enormous stress.
01:33Many healthcare workers constantly question whether they've made a mistake while treating patients.
01:38They often ask themselves, did I touch somewhere I shouldn't have? Did I undress properly?
01:43All these have an impact in their behavior. That's why we need to monitor them.
01:49Without psychological support, that stress can become overwhelming, lead to errors, interfere with their work and compromise patient care.
01:58Such sessions are no longer a luxury. They are an essential intervention and an increasingly important part of the Ebola
02:05response.
02:06By protecting the mental well-being of frontline workers, health officials hope to ensure they can continue provide life-saving
02:13care when communities need them the most.
02:15To be continued...
02:16To be continued...
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