In the small community of Barclay Farm on the outskirts of Firestone, a new maternity clinic has been declared open. The Lisnow Maternity Clinic formally opened for operations on April 30th during a festive ceremony attended by community members, most of whom are retirees of the Firestone Rubber Company.
Reusable Sanitary Pads Promote Retention of Girls in Schools
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.
Nimba Commemorates World Malaria Day
Between 2000 and 2015, the number of malaria cases and deaths in Africa declined by 42% and 66%, respectively, according to a message from the World Health Organization’s Regional Director for Africa, Dr. Matshidiso Moeti.
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.
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.
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.
The Burial Teams: Stopping West Africa’s First Ebola Epidemic
Like a wildfire, Ebola spread from Nzerekore, a remote area of south-eastern Guinea to the capital, Conakry, and then bordering Liberia and Sierra Leone. Kindled with desolation, the killer did not discriminate; it affected the young and old, the rich and poor, the secular and religious.
US$ 200,000 Required to Complete E & J Medical Center
The hospital project that is being undertaken by the representative for Nimba’s first district, Jeremiah Koung, is finally expected to be opened to the public this April.