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 »
January 30
Liberia: Healthcare Professionals Discuss Importance of CPD to Health Sector
In a bid to provide signification information around the Continuing Professional Development (CPD), the six health regulatory bodies with support from the United States Agency for… Read more »
Liberia: Pres. Boakai Declares War Against Drugs, Says He'll Take the Lead in Taking a Drug Test
Liberia's President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has declared drugs and substance abuse as a public health emergency in the country. Read more »
January 29
Liberia: Dozens of Children Receive Free Life-Changing Surgeries At Firestone Medical Center in Liberia
Firestone Liberia and Children's Surgery International Complete Dozens of Surgical Operations at Firestone Medical Center in Duside, Renewing the Hopes and Brightening the Futures… Read more »
December 19, 2023
Liberia: Partners in Health Rescues Patients At National TB Hospital
Partner in Health (PIH) Liberia has completed the renovation of sanitary facilities at the National Tuberculosis Hospital in Oldest Congo Town, Monrovia. Read more »
December 05, 2023
Liberia: NACL, MOH, and AFL Commit to Unite in Combatting HIV and Aids
The National AIDS Commission of Liberia (NAC), Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL) have vowed to form a united front to combat HIV and AIDS across… Read more »
November 30, 2023
Liberia: Liberia Joins the World in Commemorating World Toilet Day
Liberia will on November 30, 2023, join the rest of the world to commemorate World Toilet Day. World Toilet Day is an annual United Nations Observance promoted through a worldwide… Read more »
November 09, 2023
Liberia: Liberia Among Top Generous Countries in Volunteering, According to CAF World Giving Index
In a world where kindness and generosity have faced various challenges in recent times, Liberia stands out as one of the most giving nations, particularly in the realm of… Read more »
November 10, 2023
Liberia: Sick People Protest in Ganta for Better Health Services, Set Up Road Block
Nimba County - Approximately 285 aggrieved patients from the government-run hospital in Ganta, Nimba County, blocked the road leading from Ganta to Sanniquellie in District Number… Read more »
October 06, 2023
Liberia: National Public Health Institute of Liberia Reinforces Emergency Call Handling Measures for October 10 Elections
In preparation for the upcoming elections scheduled for October 10, 2023, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has announced the reinforcement of measures aimed… Read more »
Liberia: Nyan Scholarship Program and SoS-Liberia Medical Center Sign MOU for Training Professional Nurses
The Nyan Scholarship Program (NSP), sponsored by the acclaimed Liberian biomedical scientist and inventor, Dr. Dougbeh Christopher Nyan, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding… Read more »
Liberia: CSO Coalitions Engage Private Sector to Invest in Education and Health Projects in Six Counties
The USAID Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) is collaborating with Accountability Lab Liberia (ALab) to enlist the private sector in supporting health and education projects… Read more »
September 27, 2023
Liberia: JFK Hospital Faces U.S.$1.5 Million Lawsuit for Alleged Wrongful Surgical Operation
The management of the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFK) is facing a lawsuit of US$1.5 million for an alleged wrongful surgical operation performed on one of its patients,… Read more »
September 22, 2023
Liberia: Citizens Warned Against Eating Sperm Whale Swept Ashore in Palm Bush Community
It has come to the attention of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) that citizens of the Palm Bush Community in Duazon, adjacent the Silver Beach were seen… Read more »
September 20, 2023
Liberia: LBNM Validates Midwifery Curriculum for 'Excellence' - Training Nurses and Midwives to Mitigate Infant and Maternal Mortality Ratio in Liberia
On Thursday, September 14, 2023, the Liberia Board for Nursing and Midwifery (LBNM) held a one-day program to validate its revised competency-based registered Nursing and Midwifery… Read more »
September 14, 2023
Liberia: Sara Beysolow Nyanti Urges Liberians to Take a Stand Against Drug
Reverend Sara Beysolow Nyanti, the Standard Bearer of the African Liberation League and a presidential candidate in the upcoming October elections, has vehemently condemned the… Read more »
September 05, 2023
Liberia: Advocacy Group Calls for Repeal of Discriminatory Laws, End to Stigmatization Against Persons Living With HIV and Key Populations
Delegates at the two-day National Anti-Stigma, Discrimination, and Advocacy Conference have presented a 10-point resolution to the Government of Liberia, urging the review and… Read more »
August 25, 2023
Liberia: A Closer Look At the Proposed 12-Week Gestation Limit in New Public Health Law Affecting Abortion
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August 21, 2023
Liberia: Gbarpolu Zoe Denounces Female Genital Cutting - Says It's Causing Health Issues for Girls
A prominent female Zoe, the Head of FGM Practitioners in Gbarpolu County, known as Ma Miatta (not her real name), has decided to step away from her role in Sande activities in the… Read more »
Liberia: Peace Corps Liberia Empowers Educational and Health Sectors As 12 New Volunteers Assigned to Margibi, Bong and Grand Bassa
In a concerted effort to boost Liberia's educational and health sectors, Peace Corps Liberia welcomed a new group of volunteers into its ranks for a two-year service in Liberia.… Read more »
August 04, 2023
Liberia: Indian Medical Doctors Provide Free Cancer Screening Service in Monrovia
A team of medical specialists from Ruby Hall Clinic in India, led by Dr. Bhooshan Zade, an Indian doctor, is currently in Liberia on a medical visit to kick-start a free screening… Read more »