Amid reports of shortages of drugs at health facilities across the country, police in Grand Bassa have confiscated a large consignment of drugs and other medical supplies at the Owensgrove checkpoint.
Bassa’s 5th District’s Rep. Goshua Outlines Plans to Address Drug Shortages
In Grand Bassa’s fifth electoral district of 27,000 people, there are a few health facilities operated by the government, the Catholic Church, and Equatorial Palm Oil company. However, a persistent lack of drugs at those facilities – particularly at the government-owned ones – often forces residents to travel long distances.
20-Bed Health Center Nears Completion in Lower Nimba
A 20-Bed health facility sponsored by the Community Forestry Development Committee of Forest Management Contract Area K is nearing completion in Lower Nimba.
Chainsaw and Timbers Dealers Union Donates Fuel to River Cess County Health Team
The Chainsaw and Timber Dealers Union of Liberia have donated fuel to the River Cess County Health Team.
7-Month-Old Child Drowns in Bucket in Kakata
A seven-month-old baby has been discovered dead in Kakata’s Sugar Community after she was left unattended to by her mother last Friday.
Japanese Government Awards US$349,000 for Four Community Projects
The Japanese government and four local NGOs in Liberia have signed a US$348,613 grant under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project that aims to impact the health care and livelihood of Liberians in the affected communities.
Tolbert Nyenswah Pushes for Public Health Institutes Across Africa
Tolbert Nyenswah, director general of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia, has challenged all African countries to establish a national public health institute within the next five years.
Mantor Finally Steps Down as Administrator of Ganta United Methodist Hospital
After almost three years of serving the Ganta United Methodist Hospital as chief administrator, Patrick Mantor has finally left the position.