President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf celebrated the nation’s Ebola free status at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Central Monrovia. She called on Liberians to continue observing Ebola precautionary measures.
Barely Done with Ebola, Another Health Disaster Looms for Liberia
Although Liberia will be declared Ebola-free on Saturday, medical authorities have announced an outbreak of measles in Liberia.
Government Announces Full Restoration of Health Services
Assistant Health Minister for Curative Services, Dr. Saye Dahn Barwo, announced on Tuesday that the government has fully resumed essential health services in the country.
Gov’t Trains 3000 Additional Border Control Officers for UNMIL Drawdown
The Government of Liberia has commenced the training of 3,000 additional officers for deployment at its borders.
U.S. Ebola Survivor Dr. Sacra says Liberia Needs Family Physicians
Dr. Rick Sacra, a missionary and Ebola survivor, says Liberia needs family physicians. During a brief stay in Liberia after overcoming his encounter with Ebola, Sacra spoke about his efforts to start a family practice residency program. He also provided insights on how the Ebola outbreak had devastated the health sector.
Liberia Now 25 Days Without Ebola in 2nd Countdown
Liberia has gone 25 days without any new Ebola case reported in its second countdown to being declared Ebola-free.
Catholic Archbishop Criticizes Priests
The Catholic Archbishop, Lewis Jerome Zeigler, has called on catholic priests in Liberia to desist from acts that tend to distract them from performing their religious duties.
Catholic Teachers Return to Classes
Catholic school teachers have returned to classes after their protest over not receiving their salary arrears. The teachers returned on Tuesday, March 17 after an agreement between the teachers’ association and management.