Liberia’s Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, speaking in an exclusive interview with The Bush Chicken about the preparedness of the country in the wake of the spread of the virus, said the government has tightened its surveillance and testing.
NPHIL Validates One Health Approach Documents in Grand Bassa
The National Public Health Institute of Liberia validated four important documents under the World Health Organization’s One Health Approach to public health. The One Health Approach is part of the WHO’s multi-sectorial strategy to monitor and evaluate a country’s healthcare capacities under agreed-upon international health regulations.
Health Workers End Strike, Return to Work Today
The National Health Workers Union of Liberia has agreed to end its strike, after signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the government on Friday.
President Weah Assures Liberian Women He Will Take Action to End Violence Against them
After a protest aimed at demanding that the administration take more robust action to end the waves of violence against women, President George Weah has assured the women of Liberia that he will consider their request.
Health Ministry Holds Conference with Doctors and CHOs in Harper
The Ministry of Health has ended a two-day consultative meeting for medical doctors and county health officers from the 15 counties.
Margibi’s Rep. Ivar Jones Distributes Medical Drugs to Public Health Facilities
In the wake of alarming drug shortage at public health facilities across the country, Margibi’s second district lawmaker, Ivar Jones, has donated essential medical drugs to four recognized public health facilities in the district.
Health Minister Focuses River Cess Tour on Community Health Asssistants
Health Minister Wilhelmina Jallah paid a one-day working visit to River Cess on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, to assess the impact of the Community Health Assistant program established four years ago.
LMDA Secretary General Wants Weah to Dismiss Health Minister
The secretary general of the Liberia Medical and Dental Association is calling on President George Weah to immediately dismiss Health Minister Wilhelmina Jallah.