Despite efforts by the government to call off a strike by health workers across the country, the National Health Workers Union of Liberia says discussions are still ongoing.
Health Workers Strike Paralyzes Health Facilities Across the Country
Across the country, public health facilities are deserted, as thousands of health workers have decided to strike to draw the government’s attention to their concerns.
Health Workers Strike Impairs Health Delivery in Bong
Tammy Bondo, a mother of four, lost her fifth child in a cesarean section last week Wednesday at the C.B. Dunbar Maternity Hospital in Gbarnga. Her wound from the surgery has not healed fully and she still struggles to walk.
Liberia to be Represented at International Mental Health and Psychosocial Support Conference
Three Liberian representatives are expected to participate in an International Conference on Mental Health and Psychosocial Support in Crisis Situations to be held in the Netherlands, on October 7 and 8, 2019.
Grand Gedeh Midwifery School Closed Due to Lack of Gov’t Support
A midwifery school that was created to address the high rate of maternal mortality in southeastern Liberia is not operational this year due to the lack of government support.
Power Resumes at Health Ministry After Outage Paralyzes Operations
Normal operations at the Health Ministry resumed after several days of power outage paralyzed the main complex.
More Than 400 Mental Patients May Lose Access to Treatment in Nimba
More than 400 mental health patients in Nimba will lose access to regular treatments if support is not provided to sustain the mental health care services at the Ganta United Methodist Hospital, according to the hospital’s administration.
Lack of Ambulance, Electricity, and Drugs Threatens Lives at Bong Mines Hospital
When Lawrence Mulbah’s wife went into labor a few months ago, he took her to the Bong Mines Hospital. However, his experience at the hospital left him frustrated with the state of the health facility, as he was forced to buy everything that was needed for the delivery, including the gloves used by the staff.