Former President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has welcomed her selection by the World Health Organization to co-chair its Independent Panel for Pandemic Preparedness and Response.
Education Charity Announces Partnership to Accelerate Learning for Overage Girls
The We Care Foundation, an NGO working in the education sector, has announced a list of new partnerships that are meant to improve the quality of learning in Liberia.
Accountability Lab Launches Program Seeking Accountability of COVID-19 Expenditures
Accountability Lab Liberia has launched a COVID-19 initiative to ensure accountability and responsible governance in the country’s COVID-19 response efforts.
Pres. Weah Extends State of Emergency After Saying No Extension Was Needed
President George Weah has extended the state of emergency by an additional 30 days, as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to escalate. The extension comes even though the president had earlier announced that no extension would occur.
WFP Disputes Claim of US$9 Million in Admin Fees for COVID-19 Food Support
The United Nations World Food Programme has disputed the government’s claim that it needs US$9 million as administrative fees to implement the country’s COVID-19 Household Food Support Program.
Liberia Gets Two Noninvasive Ventilators as Number of COVID-19 Cases Escalates
On Friday, June 11, Liberia acquired two noninvasive ventilators as a donation from the iron ore giant, ArcelorMittal.
Immigrants’ Rights Organization Provides Emergency Food Assistance to Liberian Families
A U.S.-based organization has provided emergency COVID-19 food aid to 30 needy families in Monrovia, in addition to supporting 100 immigrant and refugee families living in the U.S.
New Coronavirus Cases Reach Highs as Gov’t Eases Restrictions
Five days after the government announced it was easing restrictions on measures meant to control the spread of COVID-19 in Liberia, Liberia is recording an increasingly high number of new cases, with at least 10 new cases every day since the announcement. This is the first time since the pandemic that Liberia recorded such numbers in five consecutive days.