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 »

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 »

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 »

Liberia: A Closer Look At the Proposed 12-Week Gestation Limit in New Public Health Law Affecting Abortion

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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 »

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 »

Africa: AU and UN Galvanize Media Support to End Harmful Practices By 2030

The African Union Commission Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (AUC-HHS) in collaboration with the Spotlight Initiative Africa Regional Programme… Read more »

Liberia: Member of Group of 77 Raises Alarm Over Serious Sanitary Conditions, Urges Immediate Intervention

Joseph Gbanyan, a member of the Group of 77, a disabled organization, has voiced serious concerns about the current sanitary challenges they are facing, warning that if urgent… Read more »

Liberia: Executive Protection Service Director Initiates Cleaning up Campaign to Combat Against Outbreak of Diseases

The Director of the Executive Protection Service (EPS) has underscored the need for citizens, especially public officials, to get involve in promoting sanitation and hygiene to… Read more »

Liberia: Push Kush Away

Push Kush away! Push Kush away because it is dangerous for human health! Push Kush away because it kills human beings! Although some people are saying locally that Kush does not… Read more »

Liberia: Several Liberians Benefit From USAID-Funded Health Entrepreneurship Training Program

Several individuals have completed the first cohort of the Creation program, the Entrepreneurship Advancement Leveraging Research program (HEALR). Read more »

Liberia: USAID and Partners Begin Major Sanitation And Business Orientation Workshop in Gbarnga

A three-day countywide sanitation activity and business partners orientation workshop is currently ongoing in Gbarnga, Bong County. Read more »

Liberia: Lofa County Senator Joseph Jallah Explores Education and Anti-Drug Initiatives During U.S. Visit

Lofa County's newly elected Senator, Cllr. Joseph Jallah, was recently invited by the office of the Trade Commission of the state of North Dakota to discuss Teacher Education,… Read more »

Rwanda: Leymah Gbowee to Speak At Women Deliver Conference in Kigali

The Women Deliver (WD) Organization, which advocates for the sexual and reproductive health and rights of women and advances gender equity, has invited Nobel Peace Laureate Leymah… Read more »

Liberia: Congressman Smith Calls On Liberian Senate to Reject Pro-Abortion Bill

Rep. Chris Smith (R-NJ), Chair of the House Global Health and Global Human Rights Subcommittee has called on the Liberian Senate to live up to its obligation and defend life at all… Read more »

Liberia: Hospitals Now Detention - Newborn Moms Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa Feminist Policy Lab Research Shows

The Gbowee Peace Foundation Africa (GPFA) recently organized a lessons-learned summit for their Feminist Policy Lab. The event saw 12 young women conducting research and presenting… Read more »

Liberia: Movement for Progressive Change Launches Free Medical Outreach in Clara Town, Doe Community

The Movement for Progressive Change (MPC) in Liberia, led by businessman Simeon Freeman, has initiated a free medical outreach program to provide medical services to… Read more »

Liberia: Liberian Orthopedic Surgeon Launches Book On 'History Ff Medical College in Liberia'

A Liberian orthopedic surgeon, Robert M. Kpoto has launched a book in Monrovia detailing the history of the medical college in Liberia. The book covers the history of the Achille… Read more »

Liberia: Kebeh Sulinkemelee Explains Pressure She's Facing for Rejecting Traditional Practices

Miss Kebeh Sulonkemelee, a woman in her early 30s, bravely stands against the oppressive traditions of her family and community. She refuses to accept the practice of female… Read more »

Liberia: USP, LMHRA Share Results From PMs

The Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) has concluded two rounds of risk-based post-marketing surveillance (RB-PMS) that included sample collection… Read more »

Liberia: 18 Organizations Receive Nearly U.S.$1.5 Million to Advocate for Policy Reforms in Health, Education, and Governance Sectors

The USAID Liberia Civil Society Activity (CSA) will on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, distribute more than $1.5 million in grants to 18 organizations to strengthen citizens' ability to… Read more »

Liberia: Low Immunization Rates During COVID-19 Rebound in 2022

At the Duport Health Facility, located in Paynesville City, Montserrado County, in April 2023, Esther Kerkula waited patiently in a small reception area with her young baby girl.… Read more »

Liberia: LMHRA Declares Para Clear Paracetamol Suspension Toxic - Warns Public Against Its Sale

The Managing Director of the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), Dr. Keturah C. Smith-Chineh, has disclosed that the Authority has declared "FAIL"… Read more »

Liberia: Feeding the Needy-Unity Party Takes Feeding to Vulnerable People

On Saturday, June 17, Unity Party Alias Rescue Mission youths fed approximately 500 youths and the elderly on Monrovia's streets. Read more »