MONROVIA, Montserrado – Bishop P. Manasseh Conto, the senior pastor of New Kru Town’s Mission for Today Holy Church, and his Assistant Pastor Steven Kettor were sent to the Monrovia Central Prison for multiple criminal offenses. The two defendants were arrested on Friday, June 3, 2016, after being indicted by the grand jury of Montserrado…
Mercy Corps Celebrates Community Mobilization Efforts Against Ebola
Mercy Corps, an international non-governmental organization, held a two-day national conference to celebrate achievements of its community health mobilization program.
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.
Nimba Sup’t Says Ebola is Here to Stay, Like Malaria
Nimba’s Superintendent Fong G. Zuagele has called on all citizens to continue to take efforts to combat the return of Ebola.
OP-ED: Regaining the People’s Trust in the Health System: What Will It Take?
Community engagement helped turn the tide of Ebola, and will be critical in combatting this latest outbreak.
OP-ED: Better Health System for Better Health Outcome for the People of Liberia
The Ebola devastation of 2014-2015 in Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea exposed the fragile health systems of the region. According to the US Center for Disease Control, over the period of the crisis, Liberia had 10,675 cases and reported about 4,809 deaths. Sierra Leone had over 14,124 cases and reported 3,956 deaths. Guinea had 3,805 cases and reported 2,536 deaths. Nigeria had 20 cases and reported 8 deaths.
Families under Voluntary Ebola Observation Complain of Neglect
Several families currently under voluntary precautionary observation for the new Ebola outbreak in Kemah Town in the Soul Clinic community have complained of neglect.
Newest Ebola Victim’s Nationality Unknown
The Ministry of Health has disclosed that it has yet to identify the nationality of the woman who died a few days ago from the deadly Ebola virus.