Medical aid group Medecins Sans Frontieres has donated assorted medical equipment to the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita.
Former FDA Managing Director Wants Forest Rangers to Carry Firearms
As Liberia celebrated forest rangers during the observance of World Rangers Day, former Forestry Development Authority managing director Harrison Karnwea called for rangers to carry firearms. He said armed rangers would more effectively protect the country’s biological landscape.
FIND, University of North Carolina Open Diagnostic Lab at Jackson F. Doe Hospital
A new polymerase chain reaction laboratory meant to curb the spread of Lassa fever in Liberia has been dedicated at the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita.
Health Minister Louise Kpoto Visits Jackson F. Doe Hospital During Tour
As part of her nationwide assessment tour, Health Minister Louise M. Kpoto has paid an official visit to the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital in Tappita.
Tappita Declared ‘Red Zone’ for Malnutrition
A non-governmental organization responding to the needs of less fortunate children affected by malnutrition has declared Tappita and its surrounding areas a ‘red zone’ for malnutrition.
Nimba’s Sen. Nya Twayen Says Roadbuilding Equipment a ‘Done Deal’
Amid strong opposition from several members of the Liberian legislature regarding the possible acquisition of 285 roadbuilding equipment by President Joseph Nyumah Boakai without legislative approval, Nimba’s Sen. Nya D. Twayen has promised to ratify any document that will be sent to the Senate for the machines.
African Development Bank-Funded Contractor Accused of Polluting Nimba Village
Residents of Henry Barhn Village on the Sanniquellie-Karnplay Highway are threatening legal action against the China Railway Seventh Group, the construction company paving the Sehkimpa-Loguatuo Road Corridor. They said the company is polluting their farms and drinking water.
Agriculture Ministry to Construct Multipurpose Market Hall at Tappita Weekly Market
The Ministry of Agriculture has broken ground for a US$200,000 multi-purpose market hall in Tappita at the site of the weekly market.