Bong’s county health officer, Adolphus Yieah, says Phebe Hospital will remain closed to the public this week until the facility is fumigated. The news comes after 14 of Phebe’s health workers tested positive for COVID-19.
Bong Records a Second COVID-19 Death in Less Than a Week
Bong has recorded a second COVID-19 death, barely four days after the first person died of the virus in the county.
Bong’s County Health Officer Announces First COVID-19 Case
A 52-year-old man who died in the Sugar Hill Community in Gbarnga in the early morning of June 3 has become Bong’s first confirmed case of the Coronavirus.
Ebola Simulation in Three Counties Gives Liberia’s Health System a Failing Grade
The chief medical officer of Liberia, Dr. Francis Kateh, said Liberia scored an ‘F’ in a recent simulation of the country’s resilience and preparedness to handle another Ebola epidemic.
Margibi’s Sen. Cooper Vows to Help Health Authorities Fight Spread of Scabies
In the wake of scabies outbreak in the country, Margibi Senator Oscar Cooper has launched a campaign in working with health authorities and locals in eradicating the infestation in the county.
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.
Senator Cooper Donates Van to C.H. Rennie Hospital
Margibi Senator Oscar Cooper has donated a van to the C.H. Rennie Hospital in Kakata. The donation was made during a ceremony at the hospital compound on Wednesday.