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STORIES FROM EBOLA RESPONSE WORKERS
Digital Payments Deliver
Security and Efficiency
“I hid from my family the fact that I worked in an Ebola ward
due to the social stigma attached to EVD, and also because
they would not have allowed me to work in the ward. The risk
allowance of SLL 800,000 was important for me to help my
family during this difficult time.
I was receiving SLL 800,000 in monthly hazard payments.
Receiving my payment in cash was ok, although sometimes I
didn’t get it in full because of some games played by some of
our bosses at the hospital. But with the transition to mobile
and bank payments, I started receiving my payment more
securely, in full, and I was also able to open a bank account
which helped me to save some of my hazard payments.
I didn’t face any challenge with accessing my mobile money
because I called up the Help Desk and they walked me through
the steps of how to access my money. It was quite easy,
efficient and simple to use.”
UMU FYE
HEAD NURSE, WARD 6
CONNAUGHT HOSPITAL
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