Health News

For supporting Health System Strengthening, Liberian Institutions extol FHI360

Two frontline Liberian institutions leading various aspects of health programs have extolled FHI360, an acclaimed international organization for its commitment to supporting the country’s health system strengthening.

05/Jun/2023

'No Ebola Outbreak in Liberia' - Heath Authorities denounce Reports

The Government of Liberia(GoL), through the Ministry of Health, has denounced reports on some social media platforms about a suspected Ebola outbreak in Sinoe County. Health authorities have said the claim is false and urged those involved in spreading the rumor to desist.

05/Jun/2023

Int’l Service Group vows to tackle ‘Period Poverty’

On the observance of World Menstrual Hygiene Day in Liberia, an acclaimed international service organization Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated (AKA) working with Our Children Future, has vowed to tackle Period Poverty in Liberia.

01/Jun/2023

Coffey Surgery Successful at JFK Medical Center …Says PUL, implores all to keep Him and His Driver in their prayers for a speedy recovery

The Press Union of Liberia(PUL) says surgery intending to repair the fracture thigh and dislocated knee of its President, Charles B. Coffey, Jr. has gone on successfully at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia.

01/Jun/2023

SARS-COV-2 Seroprevalence and KAP Study kicks off in Liberia …NPHIL calls on the public to cooperate

The National Public Health Institute of Liberia(NPHIL) and its partners (AFENET, UL, and University of Hawaii) have kicked off the SARS-COV-2 / COVID-19 Serological Prevalence study and Knowledge Attitude and Practice Study in Liberia. The study is taking place in five health regions within five selected counties in Liberia. They include Montserrado, Grand Cape Mount, Sinoe, Bong, and Maryland Counties.

26/May/2023

No More Hope of pursuing Medical Profession Owing to Poor Health

No More Hope of pursuing Medical Profession Owing to Poor Health The story of an 11-year-old Liberian child who lives with brain tumor

25/May/2023

Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights to hold first national stakeholders conference

The Amplifying Rights Network (ARN) is a coalition of ten (10) civil society organizations from diverse backgrounds aimed at advancing sexual reproductive health and rights through promotion of social justice, mainly evidence-based advocacy and accountability.

11/May/2023

21 Journalists attend 2-Day Fact-Checking Masterclass

Africa Check in partnership with The Stage Media Liberia has trained 21 Liberian journalists in fact-checking. These 21 journalists were selected from three of Liberia's 15 counties: Montserrrado, Margibi and Grand Bassa.

11/May/2023