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…
The Ministry of Health’s (MOH) Nutrition Division has launched a comprehensive awareness campaign on breastfeeding ahead of World Breastfeeding Week scheduled for September 1-6, 2024. The initiative which began on August 1, 2024 in Monrovia, aims to promote breastfeeding across Liberia through various media outlets and community engagement activities. It is focused on encouraging mothers…
In observance of this year’s World Humanitarian Day, the Liberia National Red Cross Society (LNRCS) is calling for increased global attention and action to address the growing humanitarian needs within Liberia. This year’s theme, “Act for Humanity,” resonates deeply with the mission and values of the Red Cross. In a press statement, the Secretary General…
Criminal Court “C” at the Temple of Justice in Monrovia is expected to begin the trial of George Obi, alias Japan along with ten suspected drug dealers. The Grand Jury of Montserrado County has indicted George Obi, Peter Mamah, Edwin Ozioko, Ndubuis Okornkwo, Igwe David, Sunday Udeh, Shelly, Shelton, Evan Jamo, China Ekwa, Edwin Ozioko,…
The Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in collaboration with the Bureau of Customs has seized a huge quantity of Methamphetamine, commonly known as “Kush,” at Roberts International Airport (RIA) and BO Waterside. Addressing a press conference on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, LDEA Officer-in-charge Christopher Peters disclosed that two boxes were confiscated with tealeaf substances believed…
The Managing Director of Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), Dr. Luke Bawo has disclosed that 45% of substandard and expired drugs are being sold daily on the Liberian Market. Speaking at a one-day media engagement on Friday, July 12, 2024, in Monrovia, Dr. Bawo said, “The quality of commodity sold or circulated…
