https://www.liberianobserver.com/ Liberia's First Independent Daily en Sun, 28 Apr 2024 18:10:18 +0000 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:16:26 +0000 https://www.liberianobserver.com/ramses-sendolo-young-ceo-global-impact-gear-leads-charitable-drive-redemption-hospital-national In a heartfelt gesture of community support and solidarity, Global Impact Gear, under the visionary leadership of CEO Ramses Sendolo, commemorated National Fast and Prayer Day by donating essential supplies to the maternity ward at Redemption Hospital in New Kru Town. The donation event… 9fc90ba2-e5a5-401b-a77a-a58675c66863 Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:16:26 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/jahmale-hosts-international-medical-and-surgical-referral-camp-april-15-19 Four medical doctors are in Liberia this week from India, courtesy of a partnership between Jahmale Medical Solutions and India’s Ruby Hall Clinic, for a five-day medical and surgical referral camp. Held at Jahmale’s headquarters located at the ELWA Junction, Paynesville from April 15-19,… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) 275bf9f6-b374-45b0-940b-471069ab0f80 Thu, 11 Apr 2024 13:07:11 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/admission-participants-dolf-clinical-trial-river-blindness-kicks Admission process of participants to the DOLF Clinical Trial kicks off on Friday, April 5, 2024 at the Bong Mines Hospital, in Bong County. The Death to Onchocerciasis and Lymphatic Filariasis (DOLF) Project, is a Clinical Research partnership between the Government of Liberia through the… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) 4b721715-8700-4c49-b8f2-008760f43b4f Fri, 05 Apr 2024 07:28:36 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-receives-89k-doses-malaria-vaccines — Health Minister provides an update on first-ever malaria vaccines in country, says additional 44K pending Liberia has received 88,780 of 112,000 vials of the malaria vaccine as part of the World Health Organization’s initiative to introduce routine immunization programs for malaria in… lmsonpon@gmail.com (Leroy M. Sonpon 7d2b3a6a-73ef-4192-8ec1-ff6864c57c2a Fri, 05 Apr 2024 06:59:27 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/world-tuberculosis-day-2024-message-who-regional-director-africa-dr-matshidiso-moeti The 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Lomé, Togo, in 2022 ignited a powerful movement toward ending tuberculosis (TB) - that of prioritizing childhood TB. Ministers of Health across the region united to address the needs of this often-overlooked population. Since… ff004fc4-9c30-422b-adae-9e89ea196843 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 07:36:13 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-phebe-hospital-pleads-us70k-bus-assistance-gol — As Dr. Ricks revealed a lack of essential resources such as a functional bus for transportation, shortages of medical supplies, and shortage of fuel, which are crucial for sustaining the hospital’s operations. The Administration of Phebe Referral Hospital in Gbarnga, Bong County has… 37940839-15d1-46c8-92a3-5ed39d00cca2 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 17:31:25 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/international-womens-day-2024-message-who-regional-director-africa-dr-matshidiso-moeti Dear colleagues, partners, and friends,  It’s always a great pleasure to be with you to celebrate International Women’s Day. Reflecting on this year’s theme brought back memories of my initiatives investing inwomen—especially young women.The 2024 theme, “Invest… 4c00d765-b2cf-4f3b-85f5-134f0da43248 Fri, 08 Mar 2024 07:30:56 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-nac-leads-fight-against-discrimination On the occasion of World Zero Discrimination Day, the National AIDS Commission of Liberia (NAC) issued a resounding call to action, demanding an end to stigma and discrimination across all facets of Liberian society. World Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated on March 1 each year to… a0393af2-f689-4a52-8332-50036017b60f Fri, 01 Mar 2024 09:20:53 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-latter-day-saints-donate-surgical-equipment-jfd-hospital The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Charity has donated 33 different types of medical equipment to the Jackson F. Doe Hospital in Tappita, Nimba County. The donation is valued at almost USD 100,000. The equipment will help improve service delivery at the hospitals. The… liberianobserver@gmail.com (Staff Editor) d508bd58-ce78-463b-b4f7-9ce20f830f95 Fri, 01 Mar 2024 07:01:10 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-ganta-methodist-hospital-resumes-full-operation — Introduces modern heart testing equipment, others The Ganta United Methodist Hospital has resumed full operations following a recent staff protest that briefly halted its services. Hospital Administrator Allen Zomoway told the Daily Observer that all operations are back on track, with… ifmenkor@gmail.com (Ishmael F. Menkor) 9f3d781c-71bb-4a0f-ad7b-505c77361649 Thu, 29 Feb 2024 07:52:23 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-ganta-methodist-hospital-workers-end-strike The workers’ union at Ganta United Methodist Hospital have concluded their strike action after reaching an agreement with the management following several days of negotiation. The decision to cease the go-slow action was reached on Tuesday, February 20, after four days of shutdown.… ifmenkor@gmail.com (Ishmael F. Menkor) aac4724b-335c-4a49-a899-323026b66350 Fri, 23 Feb 2024 10:41:50 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/world-cancer-day-2024-message-who-regional-director-africa-dr-matshidiso-moeti In August 2023, I attended a cervical cancer meeting with survivors and was excited by the potential of new tools to accelerate access to vaccination, screening, and treatment. One of the things survivors said was the need for leaders to listen to their stories. On the 4th of February… d6e7b06b-7cd1-4634-b48b-178f6618402e Tue, 06 Feb 2024 13:47:57 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/world-ntd-day-30-january-2024-message-who-regional-director-africa-dr-matshidiso-moeti Theme: Unite. Act. Eliminate Today marks World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day, a significant occasion to consider the severe effects these diseases have on the wellbeing and livelihoods of billions around the globe. It's a time to reflect on the progress made in fighting these… 3ab054b8-dae4-4456-bf94-36a611425415 Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:52:14 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/firestone-liberia-childrens-surgery-intl-complete-87-surgical-operations — At Firestone Medical Center in Duside, while renewing hopes and brightening the futures of Liberia’s children Firestone Liberia LLC, in partnership with Children’s Surgery International (CSI), has ended a one-week surgical mission at the Firestone Medical Center in Duside, Margibi County… e64efebf-9429-429f-97a7-fa294b26b05a Mon, 29 Jan 2024 07:57:17 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-afcon-2024-cultural-icons-team-end-malaria As AFCON kicks off in Côte D’Ivoire, political, sporting, and cultural legends are gathering to highlight the ongoing fight against malaria in the country, throughout Africa, and around the world. The RBM Partnership to End Malaria and Zero Malaria F.C.–an initiative co-captained by icons… 0e0aa168-64b2-4899-abf5-342441f0108e Fri, 12 Jan 2024 07:37:24 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/dr-nyan-back-liberia-2024-volunteer-service-medicine .... Annually since 2005, Nyan, the German-trained medical doctor, has volunteered his services in contributing to training healthcare professionals in medicine, nursing, laboratory science, and public health. Contributed by Jana-Astrid Schäfer The globally renowned Liberian… 85d3e1e0-4d8e-4d92-9638-3c65383c50e8 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 15:30:32 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-hospital-treating-tanker-blast-victims-appeal-assistance Phebe Hospital, which is at the center of the response to the recent gas tanker explosion in Totota, Lower Bong County, is appealing for continued support as the death toll rises. The tragic incident, which took place on December 26 in Totota, has resulted in widespread destruction and loss… 630bf6e2-5af7-45e7-8397-191dfad35159 Fri, 29 Dec 2023 09:57:36 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-lmda-provides-free-surgical-operations-ganta — Over 100 patients receive medical care The Liberia Medical and Dental Association (LMDA) recently organized a medical outreach program at the E&J Medical Hospital, offering free general surgery to more than 100 patients. Dr. Peter George, the chairman of the association, explained… ifmenkor@gmail.com (Ishmael F. Menkor) 2d27c5aa-7bda-49c0-814b-3c96cfbe8d6f Tue, 19 Dec 2023 07:41:29 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/universal-health-coverage-day-2023-health-all-time-action-message-who-regional-director-africa-dr Over the past two decades, the African region has made progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC), with the average Service Coverage Index rising from 23 in 2000, to 44 in 2021 – which means that the African Region is just approaching the halfway mark (of 50 index points) to… f55dd1dc-6750-4238-b3a5-91f097ba1582 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 13:21:45 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/gavi-approves-us1b-african-vaccine-manufacturing Accra, Ghana: The Vaccine Alliance Board has approved $1 Billion for vaccine manufacturing in Africa to tackle backsliding from the COVID-19 pandemic and be better prepared to respond to future health emergencies. The fund will initiate the establishment of the  African Vaccine… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) a6af126b-e6fc-4ee8-9e06-e3931627b398 Wed, 13 Dec 2023 07:36:36 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-who-partners-commit-strengthen-infectious-disease-prevention-africa …. Over 90 medical practitioners from 5 African countries, including Liberia, converge Over ninety health practitioners from five African countries are currently in Monrovia, participating in a week-long intensive and interactive brainstorming symposium of the World Health Organization's (… swiakanty902@gmail.com (Simeon Wiakanty) 02b6fdd2-974b-46d6-a2cc-72a299fed574 Wed, 06 Dec 2023 07:26:46 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/african-leaders-urge-invest-vaccine-production The director general of the Africa Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has called on African governments to invest more in vaccine production and innovations that help countries battle public health crises.  Dr. Jean Kaseya recalled that during the COVID-19 pandemic,… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) d50641d5-45e0-43a3-877c-a1b4f7198959 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 11:16:04 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-nacl-partners-commemorate-world-aids-day The National AIDS Commission of Liberia (NACL), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL), recently commemorated World AIDS Day in Liberia. The event took place on December 1, 2023, at the basketball gym of the Samuel K. Doe Sports Complex… efeab9a9-3dff-49f3-915a-9e78ec1a9f53 Mon, 04 Dec 2023 06:38:38 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-wfp-takes-over-ministry-health-drug-delivery-services The World Food Program (WFP), in partnership with the Ministry of Health and its development partners, has assumed control of drug delivery across the country and the management of its Central Medical Stores (CMS). The partnership, which was signed early in July of this year, is… dyates460@gmail.com (David A. Yates) c39a5ee6-20a4-4f00-91d1-3ae082c5f78c Thu, 23 Nov 2023 07:35:55 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/message-who-regional-director-africa-dr-matshidiso-moeti On 14 November, the international community marks World Diabetes Day. World Diabetes Day is held to raise awareness of the growing burden of this disease, and to highlight ways in which the disease can be prevented and managed. The theme remains “Access to diabetes care”. The focus this… 755441d9-863e-4ca9-bf7c-06f6401496f2 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 19:07:04 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-health-minister-accused-coercing-health-workers-vote-weah The head of the Health Workers Union Bong County Chapter, Martha Morris, has accused Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, the Minister of Health, of exerting influence over health workers to vote for President George Weah in the upcoming runoff election on November 14th. Morris, who is also the… tmehnpaine@gmail.com (Tina S. Mehnpaine) 4e8437aa-b5a9-4f2a-96ca-6383327571ba Tue, 07 Nov 2023 06:30:49 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-ganta-methodist-hospital-faces-financial-crisis —Administrator Reveals The Ganta United Methodist Hospital (GUMH) administration has disclosed that the institution is currently facing a financial crisis. This situation has arisen due to the failure of several patients to meet their medical bill obligations. In an exclusive interview… ifmenkor@gmail.com (Ishmael F. Menkor) af2cbb91-8851-45c0-bbc5-b53ffed9e250 Fri, 03 Nov 2023 04:45:59 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/how-can-liberians-live-healthy-lifestyle .... — The need for healthy living in Liberia is more pressing than ever before as non-communicable diseases (NCDs) account for up to 32% of the overall deaths in Liberia in 2019, with the rate increasing. Like many other countries, Liberia is grappling with a burgeoning health crisis marked… 787318b8-4030-452a-a280-77e91d256cdc Tue, 31 Oct 2023 14:02:05 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/health-alliance-forms-strengthen-africas-epidemic-preparedness The African Risk Capacity Group (ARC), Institut Pasteur de Dakar (IPD), and the West African Health Organization (WAHO have formed an alliance to facilitate an integrated approach to strengthen epidemic preparedness and response in ECOWAS countries.  With support from the Bill… 48f0689c-4ad1-4e48-a783-dedc3ca58de1 Fri, 13 Oct 2023 09:23:47 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily https://www.liberianobserver.com/liberia-dead-fish-not-consumption The management of the National Fisheries and Aquaculture Authority (NaFAA) says it has been informed that citizens of Palm Bush Community in Duazohn, adjacent to Silver Beach, were seen on September 21 cutting through a dead sea animal, believed to be a sperm whale, for consumption.… a260db84-7b0b-4218-8805-ef1265c436fb Fri, 22 Sep 2023 07:26:41 +0000 Liberian Observer - Liberia's First Independent Daily