Red Cross ready for humanitarian response

Botswana Red Cross secretary general, Kutlwano Mukokomani
Botswana Red Cross secretary general, Kutlwano Mukokomani

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The Botswana Red Cross secretary general, Kutlwano Mukokomani said in a media release that the organisation is ready to support public authorities to reach communities with prevention education on COVID-19. 

He said the society has an important role in dispelling rumours and misinformation as well as preventing stigma, promoting hygiene practices, supporting with minimum psychosocial activities and many other community response interventions. 

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