Liberia’s chief medical officer has confirmed that the Alpha variant of the COVID-19 virus, originally reported in the United Kingdom, is present in Liberia.
Lessons for Africa from India’s Deadly COVID Surge
The surge in COVID-19 cases in India, spurred by a more transmissible variant and complacency, provides a stark warning to African populations to remain vigilant to contain the pandemic.
Health Ministry to Distribute 2.7 Million Mosquito Nets
The Ministry of Health has launched the third phase of a campaign to distribute mosquito nets treated with insecticides.
Grand Kru’s Rally Time Hospital Receives Fuel Donations from Sen. Bartekwa
Senator Numene Bartekwa has donated five drums of fuel to the Rally Time Hospital in Grand Cess to help sustain the facility’s operations.
Limited Bed Capacity at JFK Medical Center
The John F. Kennedy Medical Center’s chief medical officer warns of limited bed capacity at the medical complex.
Coronavirus Killed Five Liberian Health Workers
A doctor coordinating the National COVID-19 Isolation and Treatment Center has disclosed that five healthcare professionals in Liberia have died from the virus since the outbreak began in March last year.
Carter Center, Health Ministry Train Health Workers to Identify Perinatal Depression
The Carter Center has begun training to prepare 360 health workers to better handle depression that women experience during pregnancy and immediately after birth.
Sasstown Hospital Nurse Says the Facility Needs More Drugs
A nurse in charge of the Nimene Maternity Hospital in Sasstown is raising alarm that the southeastern health facility faces a dire shortage of essential medical supplies.