The Department of Social Welfare at National Lottery Authority (NLA) last weekend donated assorted food items to the Ganta Rehabilitation Center and Nimba Disabled Association in Sanniquellie, Nimba County. Assorted food items including rice, oil and Vita were part of NLA’s efforts to provide care for persons living with Leprosy and Tuberculosis at the Ganta…
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) says it has confirmed additional three cases of Monkeypox bringing to five the total number of infections in the country. In a release dated Thursday, September 12, 2024, NPHIL said the new cases were confirmed after specimens of the infected persons were tested at its National Reference…
The National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA) has disclosed that the World Food Program (WFP) has donated the sum of US$1.5 million for over 26,000 flood affected victims across Liberia. Speaking Tuesday, September 10, 2024, Ansu V.S. Dulleh, Sr., Executive Director NDMA, said the money was donated to aid those who were affected by a major…
Liberian United Nations trained pathologist Dr. Benedict Kolee says the court was misled in the murder case of the late Charloe Musu that led to its acquittal of former Chief Justice Cllr. Gloria Musu Scott and three other family members convicted for the commission of the crime, as no male DNA was found in the…
The Lofa County Health Team on Wednesday announced one confirmed case of Mpox and one suspected case in two health districts of the county. According to the Acting County Health Officer Edmond Eisah, the one confirmed case involves a 2-years-old male residing in Yeala Town, Zorzor District, Lofa County who was taken to the Clinic…
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has disclosed a confirmed case of Monkeypox in Greenville, Sinoe County. Speaking Monday, September 2, 2024, NPHIL Director-General Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan indicated that a seven-year-old female in Sinoe County with no travel history has been confirmed with Monkeypox. He further noted that in the last 24…
The National Aids Commission (NAC) on Monday, September 2, 2024 held an acquaintance meeting with Ministries, Agencies and Commission (MACs) HIV focal persons to discuss strategies or innovative ways to improve related activities. Given the purpose of the meeting, NAC Commissioner for Partnership Tracy N. P Kyne said the commission still needs the collaboration of…
Liberia’s Health Minister, Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, has been elected as one of the Vice Chairs of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa. The election took place during the 74th Session of the Committee, currently underway in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo, according to a release. The session, which runs from August 26…
The Sinoe County Health Team has confirmed an outbreak of the Monkeypox virus with six suspected cases currently under investigation in District #2. This alarming development was disclosed on Tuesday by Mr. Osieh G. Smith, Risk and Communication Director for the Sinoe County Health Team. Speaking to the press, Mr. Smith detailed that the Monkeypox…
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) says it has recorded a total of six cases of Monkeypox infections in the country. Speaking Thursday, August 22, 2024 at the Ministry of Information regular press briefing, NPHIL Director General Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan said the affected counties include Bong, Nimba, Grand Kru and Maryland. He…
