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…
The National Rehabilitation for Drugs and War Affected Persons is expected to put out of the facility hundreds of abandoned youths after months of detoxification and rehabilitation. Executive Director, Augustine Nagbe said his institution cannot continuously keep almost 650 disadvantaged youths, some of whom have completed the rehabilitation process. Speaking while on a guided tour…
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…
The Government of Liberia through the Ministry of Agriculture says it will on tomorrow, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, launch the “Liberian Feed Yourself” project to empower farmers across the country as well as promote food sufficiency. Speaking Monday, July 8, 2024 in Monrovia, Agriculture Minister Dr. J Alexander Nuetah said the project targets various commodities…
The Board of Directors of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) has appointed Amos Gborie as Acting Director-General of the institution. A press statement issued Monday, July 1, 2024 said the appointment follows the resignation of Jane Macauley as Director-General. Mr. Gborie is a Public Health Emergency Management Fellow (PHEM) from the United…
In a tragic incident in Ganta, Nimba County, William Tokpah, 62, has allegedly taken his own life. According to sources close to the family, the decision was purportedly influenced by a domestic dispute involving his daughter, Josephine. Family members revealed that William Tokpah had expressed a desire to attend his daughter’s birthday celebration, but was…
