Over the last year in Liberia, hundreds of children have come down with measles — a disease that is preventable with a simple vaccination.
Regional Terrorist Attacks: A Wake-Up Call for Mano River Union Countries
On March 13, Al Qaeda’s North African wing, the Islamic Maghreb attacked Ivory Coast’s Grand Bassam Beach leaving over 20 people dead. Following the attack, two suspects were arrested in Kindia, Guinea.
River Gee District Education Officer Wants Office Completed
The District Education Officer of Gbeapo Education District in River Gee, is calling on the government and private donors to provide support in completing his office.
Margibi Hospital Begins Local Production of Hand Sanitizers
The C.H Rennie Hospital in Kakata has announced that it has begun local production of alcohol-based hand sanitizers.
Zika Virus: The Next Liberian Health Crisis?
Three days after the World Health Organization, or WHO, declared the Zika virus a global health emergency, many Liberians are still unaware of this new virus that is quickly spreading across the world.
Kateh: “Liberia’s Ebola Surveillance Is Rigorousâ€
Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Francis Kateh says the country has rigorous surveillance and response systems in place to deal with any potential outbreak of Ebola.
Dr. Kateh: Sequencing of Newest Ebola Victim Gene Underway To Determine Source
Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer, Francis Kateh, revealed that genetic sequencing is currently underway to determine how 15-year-old Nathan Gbotoe became infected with the Ebola virus.
Two Confirmed Ebola Patients to be Discharged from ETU
Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Francis Kateh, has announced that the two remaining patients at the ELWA 3 Ebola Treatment Unit will shortly be discharged and declared free of the deadly virus.