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.
Crusader for Peace Provides Skills Training Program for Youths in Grand Bassa
The Liberia Crusaders for Peace or LCP, a local Non-governmental organization has begun a life skills development and empowerment program for adolescents and young people in Nimba and Grand Bassa counties.
Public Health Institute Meets to Set Priorities for 2018
In an effort to strengthen the health system of Liberia, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia is currently conducting a three-day annual review of its activities in Buchanan, Grand Bassa.
Does Liberia Really Have the Most Children Out of School?
Within Liberian circles on social media in recent weeks, a UNICEF report published last year has resurfaced, claiming that Liberia tops the list of countries with the highest proportion of out-of-school children. Are there really more children out of school in Liberia, a peaceful country, than in Afghanistan and South Sudan, both countries that are actively involved in civil conflicts?
Children Orphaned by Ebola Receive Support Ahead of Holidays
The Ministry of Gender, Children, and Social Protection, with support from the Economic Community of West African States, has provided assorted food and supplies as well as LD $2,500 (US $25) each to survivors and orphans of Ebola in five of Liberia’s 15 counties.
Paynesville Holds Third Annual Health Fair
More than 1,000 residents of Paynesville benefitted from free health care services over the weekend.
R.S. Caufield Principal Says First Lady’s Visit is a Boost
The principal of the Robert Stanley Caufield High School says the visit of the United States first lady is a boost to his institution.
On Day of the African Child, Rights Groups Want Justice in Two Children’s Death
In observance of the day of the African Child, two rights groups called for justice in the case involving the death of two children at the end of last year.