Amid reports of drugs shortage at several health facilities in Bong and Margibi, Dr. Bernice Dahn, the minister of health, has described the drug supply chain as a major challenge despite efforts by her ministry to address the situation.
Health Ministry Promises Increased Access to Health Information
The Ministry of Health has disclosed that the government is taking steps to increase access to information about health matters in the country. The ministry said the move will keep people safe from diseases.
Ricks Institute Defies Gov’t Education Reform Policy
Ricks Institute has challenged the Ministry of Education’s reform policy which requested that no schools hold a graduation due to the shortened school year.
Eleventh Grader Dies in Ebola’s Return to Liberia
Health authorities in Liberia have announced a new confirmed Ebola case in Margibi County. The head of Liberia’s Incident Management System Tolbert Nyenswah told UNMIL Radio in Monrovia on Tuesday that Abraham Meyongar, a 17-years-old died on Sunday, June 28 at his father’s residence in Unification City.
Government Announces Full Restoration of Health Services
Assistant Health Minister for Curative Services, Dr. Saye Dahn Barwo, announced on Tuesday that the government has fully resumed essential health services in the country.