With no new Ebola case discovered in Guinea for over two weeks now, the commissioner-general of the Liberia Immigration Service says his agency is continuing to restrict human traffic along the border with Guinea.
Carter Center Completes Nationwide Anti-Stigma Training for Pharmacists
The Carter Center has completed its final planned mental health and anti-stigma training for pharmacists nationwide. The latest training covered 19 pharmacists from the southeastern region of the country.
Liberia Receives First Shipment of COVID-19 Vaccine
Liberia has received the first shipment of 384,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine donated through COVAX, a global initiative to ensure fair and equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines for low and middle-income countries.
As COVID-19 Vaccines Arrive Across Africa, Former President Sirleaf Calls for More Awareness
As African countries have now begun to receive COVID-19 vaccine doses, former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf says it is vital for African governments to educate and reassure the public about the vaccines.
NPHIL Highlights Major Challenges Hampering Health Facilities’ Preparedness for Ebola
A situation report released by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia on February 26 about the country’s preparedness for Ebola outbreaks has highlighted major challenges at healthcare facilities.
As Suspected Ebola Patient Was Being Treated, Hospital Staff Lacked Gloves
On the day a suspected Ebola patient was being treated at Redemption Hospital, the New Kru Town-based facility lacked essential personal protective equipment such as masks and gloves, according to conversations with at least two staff members there.
NPHIL Report: All Six Suspected Ebola Cases Tested Negative
A situational report released by the National Public Health Institute of Liberia on February 21 shows that health authorities have had at least six suspected Ebola cases since the recent outbreak in Guinea. All have tested negative.
Former President Sirleaf Calls for Equitable Access to COVID-19 Vaccines
Former president Ellen Johnson Sirleaf has called on global leaders to act quickly to ensure equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines.