September 19
Liberia: USAID, IRC Turnover Electronic Integrated Disease Surveillance and Response System to Government
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Rescue Committee (IRC) on Wednesday September 18, 2024 formally transferred the electronic… Read more »
Liberia: National Coalition Against Harmful Practices Expresses Deep Concern Over Resumption of Female Genital Mutilation in Liberia
The National Coalition Against Harmful Practices (NACAPH) is alarmed by reports indicating a widespread resurgence of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) activities in various regions… Read more »
September 03
Liberia: Liberia Reports First Confirmed Case of Monkeypox Since Who Announcement
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has confirmed one case of Monkeypox virus in Sinoe County Liberia. Read more »
Liberia: Poor Waste Management Threatens Public Health and Livelihoods
In the heart of the Police Academy in Paynesville, the growing menace of plastic pollution and inadequate waste management are posing severe threats to public health. Read more »
Liberia: Three in Every Five Rural Liberians Have No Access to Toilets
Delvhain Duo digs the wet sandy ground in front of her three room house, for her 9-year-old son, Rahinha to toilet. No one knows better than Madam Duo, the risks of burying feces… Read more »
August 21
Liberia: Sixty-Four Persons Tested & Treated for Hearing Difficulties As Church Aid Celebrates 26th Anniversary
Church Aid Incorporated, in collaboration with its local partners OCM Health Team, Rotary Club of Monrovia and local communities celebrated its 26th anniversary over the weekend in… Read more »
August 15
Liberia: NPHIL Confirms Monkeypox Outbreak, Urges Public to Take Preventive Measures
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has reported an outbreak of the Monkeypox virus (Mpox) in several countries within the World Health Organization (WHO)… Read more »
August 14
Liberia: Liberian Gospel Musician Unveils $1.2m Hospital in Margibi County
Monrovia, August 13, 2024: A Liberian gospel musician based in the United States of America, Charles Sleyon, has unveiled a $1.2 million health facility in Morris Farm, Lower… Read more »
July 18
Liberia: Liberia National Physician Assistants President Discloses Unspecified Actions Over Salary Increment Policy Implementation
The president of the Liberia National Physician Assistants, Theophilus Tamba Fayiah, has given the government a July 24, 2024 ultimatum to seek the interest of increment in health… Read more »
July 16
Liberia: Leaked Communication Reveals Health Workers' Plan for Major Strike Over Government's Delay in Implementing Reclassification Policy and Poor Management
Health Workers across Liberia are expected to embark on a major strike action over the delay in Implementing the Salary Re-classification Policy. Read more »
June 26
Liberia: 'Multi-Rider Motorcycle Helmet Exchange Poses No Major Public Health Risk' - Says Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, a Biomedical scientist and public health expert, has reassured the public that the multi-rider exchange of motorcycle helmets does not pose a public health… Read more »
June 20
Liberia: LMHRA Seizes Over $4,000 Expired Pharmaceuticals in Ganta
The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has seized a huge quantity of expired pharmaceuticals formed in the possession of NAND Pharmacy branch# 3 in… Read more »
May 10
Liberia: In Rural Areas Giving Birth Means Risking Death
The physical challenges of pregnancy are difficult for women everywhere. But in rural Liberia pregnancy is dangerous. Read more »
April 29
Liberia: Liberia Integrates Malaria Vaccine Into Expanded Immunization Program
Liberia on Thursday, April 25 achieved a significant milestone in its fight against malaria as it introduces the highly anticipated RTS,S malaria vaccine on World Malaria Day under… Read more »
April 25
Liberia: Speaker Koffa to Deliver Keynote Address At World Malaria Day Celebration Today
Today, Liberia will join the rest of the world in commemoration of the World Malaria Day, under the theme: Health equity, Gender, and Human Rights." The national slogan is: "Sleep… Read more »
April 24
Liberia: Liberia Launches Anti-Malaria Vaccine for Children 5-18 Months Today
Liberia is taking a significant step forward in its fight against malaria with the official launch of an anti-malaria vaccine for children aged 5 to 18 months. The launch ceremony… Read more »
April 10
Liberia: Healthy Hands Initiative Dedicates a Hand Pump for Orphans At Inshallah Orphanage Home
Healthy Hands Initiative has dedicated a modern hand-pump for occupants of the Ishallah Orphanage in Barnesville-Kebbah, Montserrado County. Read more »
April 05
Liberia: Donor Medical Supplies to Margibi Health System Unaccounted for, Says Report
The Humanity Above Oneself Foundation(HAOSF), a non-governmental organization, has released a report alleging that authorities at several health facilities across Margibi County… Read more »
April 01
Liberia: Pastor Russell, Daughter of Bai T. Moore, Dedicates Clinic in Marshall
A Liberian pastor based in the United States and daughter of renowned poet Bai T. Moore, Jacquelyn Moore Russell, has opened a newly constructed clinic in Ben Town, Marshall… Read more »
March 27
Liberia: National Health Workers Union of Liberia Clarifies It's Not Pressuring President Boakai to Appoint Martha Morris As Deputy Minister of Health
The National Health Workers Union of Liberia has clarified that it is not putting pressure on President Joseph Boakai to appoint one of its members, Martha Morris as Deputy… Read more »
March 12
Liberia: Rights Group Calls for the Dissolution of Special Anti-Graft Team
The Center for Transparency and Accountability in Liberia (CENTAL), has called on President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to dissolve the constituted Asset Recovery Task Force and direct its… Read more »
February 15
Liberia: New Health Minister Vows to Combat Corruption, Assures Donors of Using Fund Transparently
The newly appointed Minister of Health, Dr. Louise Kpoto has reiterated her commitment to combat graft at the Ministry of Health. Read more »
Liberia: UNFPA, Ymca, Dedicate Post-Partum Ward, and Mini Theatre in Cestos City
Collaborating to enhance healthcare facilities, the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Liberia, alongside the Young Men's Christian Association (YMCA) and in partnership with… Read more »
February 14
Liberia: CEO Twum Calls for Random Drug Testing for GOL Officials and Civil Servants
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Africa Union Trading Company, Eric Oppong Twum, has called on the Government of Liberia (GOL) to conduct random drug testing for various… Read more »
February 09
Liberia: 'No Ebola Outbreak in Guinea, It's a Rumor' - Expert
The Liberian globally acclaimed biomedical scientist and infectious disease specialist, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan has said that, "people should not panic as there is so far no valid… Read more »