As the Coronavirus pandemic takes on a more prominent role in Liberia, a diaspora organization has donated a 40-feet container of medical supplies to three health facilities in Trembo Statutory District. The contents of the container are estimated to be worth US$250,000.
Amid Coronavirus Concerns, Rep. Samuel Kogar Clarifies His Entry into Liberia Through Buutuo
Rep. Samuel G. Kogar is fighting to clarify media reports about how he entered the country through Buutuo, along Liberia’s border with Ivory Coast, on March 24 as he returned from Ghana amid halted flights and closed borders. Â
Phebe Hospital Awaits Result of Suspected Coronavirus Case
The Bush Chicken has learned of the isolation of a male patient at Phebe Hospital in Suakoko. The patient is said to be showing signs and symptoms similar to that of the Coronavirus.
Grand Bassa Voluntarily Implements Coronavirus Regulations Required for Margibi, Montserrado
Grand Bassa has begun voluntarily implementing most of the health emergency measures proposed by the Ministry of Health to contain the spread of the Coronavirus in Margibi and Montserrado.
After Petitioning, Bomi Senatorial Aspirant Donates L$1.1 Million in Supplies to 25 Health Facilities
Just a day after he was petitioned by Bomi residents to contest in the upcoming senatorial election, Adama Soko Dorley has begun distributing medical supplies to about 25 clinics in the county. The supplies included gloves, masks, and different types of drugs.
Local Organization Donates Fuel to Financially Challenged C.H. Rennie Hospital
A local NGO has donated a drum of diesel fuel to the government-run C.H. Rennie Referral Hospital in Kakata. The Professionals for Community Empowerment and Development group said the donation came after discovering that the hospital was now rationing electricity, a practice that threatened the health of patients, especially women in labor.
Welthungerhilfe Donates Two Motorcycles to Sinoe Health Team for Coronavirus Outreach
German NGO Welthungerhilfe has donated two motorcycles to the Sinoe County Health Team to assist in community engagement in the fight against the Coronavirus.
Dr. Kateh: Only US$500K of US$3 Million Provided to Fight Coronavirus
Liberia’s chief medical officer, Dr. Francis Kateh, says the Liberian government has only provided US$500,000 of the US$3 million requested by the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia to combat the Coronavirus pandemic.