A taboo associated with discussing the female menstrual cycle is stigmatizing adolescent girls, and in some instances, leading them to stay away from school during their menstrual cycle.
Large Piles of Garbage Pollute Old Road’s Gaye Town Community
Several residents of Gaye Town in Monrovia’s Old Road community have complained about pollution caused by stockpiles of waste.
Montserrado’s 9th District Bridge Construction Suffers Setback
A bridge project in Montserrado’s 9th electoral district is undergoing delays due to insufficient funds.
Psychotropic Drugs Not Prioritized By Liberian Gov’t
An investigation conducted by The Bush Chicken has established that psychotropic medications meant for persons with mental illness are not being prioritized by the Liberian government.
Crisis Engulfs Liberia National Student Union
Members of the Liberia National Student Union have made allegations of misappropriation of funds against the organization’s president, Varney Alieu Jarsey, which were meant to be spent on a national quizzing tournament among various secondary schools across the country.
Hope for Mental Health: A Resilient System of Care Built in Margibi
The issue of mental health in Liberia still remains a problem particularly after the 14 years of civil crisis, with most traditional healers in Liberia believing that mental health related issues are caused by demonic possession or witchcraft.
Labor Ministry Issued China Union Work Permits for Accountants, Electricians, Nurse
A document in the possession of The Bush Chicken shows that the China Union Investment Liberia Mining Company has in its employ, Chinese nationals occupying positions where qualified individuals can be found in Liberia, in opposition to Labor Ministry rules.
Liberian Gov’t Administers ZMapp Vaccine to Newest Ebola Patients
The Liberian government has begun administering the trial ZMapp vaccine to patients in the wake of the latest outbreak of the deadly Ebola virus in the country.