The deadly Ebola virus which struck Liberia last March and killed over 3,000 people seems to have vanished as the country has been declared Ebola free. Despite the disappearance of the virus from Liberia, it has left a severe toll on children who lost either one or both parents to the virus.
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.
Former U.S. Pres. Clinton: Don't Discriminate Against Ebola Survivors
As Liberia approaches being declared Ebola-free, former President of the United States of America Bill Clinton has urged Liberians not to discriminate against Ebola survivors but rather to embrace and make them feel as part of society.
Liberia’s Defense Minister Assures Peace after UNMIL Drawdown
Liberia’s Defense Minister Brownie Samukai has assured Liberians of total peace after the drawdown of the United Nations Mission in Liberia.
Thomas Eric Duncan Scholarship Launched to Train Liberian Doctors
The family of Thomas Eric Duncan announced that a memorial scholarship fund would be created in his honor to train Liberian health care professionals.
Liberia National Red Cross Deactivates Safe Burial Team
Even before the Ebola crisis began subsiding in Liberia, volunteers on the Liberia National Red Cross Burial Team had already begun to be isolated and stigmatized.
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.