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“45% Expired Drugs Are Sold Every Day” … LMHRA Discloses
The Managing Director of the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA), Luke Bawo, says about 45% of drugs advertised and sold every day in Liberia are substandard or expired.At a one-day media engagement on the…
Boakai launches Global Fund’s US$ 117, 546, 670
President Joseph Boakai over the week launched the Global Fund US$ 117, 546, 670 million investment in the health sector to fight against HIV, TB and Malaria and Resilient System Strengthening for Health (RSSH).The grant which will be…
Global Fund Boosts Liberia’s Heath Sector … As Gov’t Launches Over US$ 117M Grant To…
By Grace Q. BryantThe Government of Liberia has launched a US$117 million grant from the Global Fund as part of its seventh grant cycle (GC7) to combat HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), and Malaria, and to strengthen the healthcare system.President…
Africa-Europe Partnership To Launch Phase 3 Clinical Trial In Early Pregnancy
A consortium of experts in malaria in pregnancy has announced the first ever Phase 3 clinical trial testing antimalarials in women in their first trimester of pregnancy.The ‘Safety of Antimalarials in the First Trimester’ (SAFIRE)…
NPHIL, Africa CDC To Forge Partnership
By B. Linus FlomoA significant collaboration between the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and the Africa Center for Disease Prevention and Control (Africa CDC) commenced this week with the aim of establishing a Center of…
WHO Launches Global Online Platform
The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched an online platform named MeDevIS (Medical Devices Information System) to help health officials as well as caregivers make informed decisions.According to a WHO release dated July 8, the…
Veep Koung Wants Urgent Action On Maternal Mortality
The United Nations office in Liberia has discussed the country's pressing population issues in an engagement with the office of the Vice President Monday, July 8, 2024, marking observance of World Population Day.The discussion focused on…
Director Wright Monitors Donated Medicines Impact In Lofa
USAID's Mission Director Jim Wright visited the Lutheran Curran Hospital in Zorzor, Lofa County, on Saturday, June 22, 2024, to observe how the hospital utilizes USAID-donated medicines.In addition to monitoring the donated medicines,…
Minister Kpoto Satisfies Healthcare Workers Quest In Lofa
By Bill W. Cooper
Reports say several healthcare workers in Lofa County have abandoned various facilities in protest over the appointment of Dr. Raphael Shamavu as the County Health Officer by Health Minister, Louise Kpoto.
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Returnees Benefit From Free Medical Services
Hundreds of Liberian returnees are receiving much-needed medical assistance thanks to a humanitarian initiative spearheaded by the Metropolitan Organization to Counter Sexual Assault (MOCSA).In collaboration with the Liberian Refugees…