Liberia was recently declared an Ebola free nation by the World Health Organization. This came after the deadly epidemic ravaged the country and killed over 3000 Liberians. To prevent the reemergence of the virus, the government is not leaving anything to chance. It is in a state of constant surveillance.
Liberia Celebrates Being Ebola Free
President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf celebrated the nation’s Ebola free status at the Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Central Monrovia. She called on Liberians to continue observing Ebola precautionary measures.
Over 4000 Ebola Orphans Identified In Liberia
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.
Ebola Orphan Survives Through Public Toilet Business
The last time James Sackie saw his father was on August 19, 2014. On that day, Sackie’s father, John Sackie, had fallen sick, vomiting and experiencing severe pains in his joints. No one except James would interact with his father, due to fear of contracting the deadly ebola virus that hit Liberia last year.
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.
U.S. Ebola Survivor Dr. Sacra says Liberia Needs Family Physicians
Dr. Rick Sacra, a missionary and Ebola survivor, says Liberia needs family physicians. During a brief stay in Liberia after overcoming his encounter with Ebola, Sacra spoke about his efforts to start a family practice residency program. He also provided insights on how the Ebola outbreak had devastated the health sector.