Monrovia – As Liberia continues efforts to strengthen preparedness for Bundibugyo virus disease (BVD) and other public health threats, Dr Olushayo Olu, WHO Representative to Liberia, joined a field mission across Nimba, …
Read moreMonrovia, Liberia – Following a confirmed yellow fever case in Porkpa District, Grand Cape Mount County, the Grand Cape Mount County Health Team, with support from World Health Organization (WHO) and the Ministry of Heal…
Read moreFive tobacco control champions from the WHO African Region have been recognized at the 2026 World No Tobacco Day Awards for outstanding work in policy, research, and advocacy. The awardees — from South Africa, Liberia, Burkina Faso, and Nigeria — reflect the Region’s growing leadership in countering nicotine and tobacco addiction.
Read moreMonrovia—The World Health Organization (WHO) has handed over two fully fitted ambulances and essential medical supplies and equipment to the tune of US$ 600 000 to the Ministry of Health to strengthen emergency response …
Read moreTwelve African countries gathered in Abidjan on 23–24 March 2026 to accelerate implementation of the Protocol to Eliminate Illicit Trade in Tobacco Products, strengthening tax administration and cross-border cooperation. With 22 countries in the WHO African Region having ratified the Protocol, WHO AFRO and the Convention Secretariat reaffirmed their commitment to sustained technical assistance.
Read moreMonrovia—The Government of Liberia has taken a key step towards implementing the 2024 amendments to the International Health Regulations (2005) following the signing of a national declaration of commitment after a three-…
Read moreLiberia faces a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCD), yet access to care for severe chronic conditions remains critically limited, especially in rural areas. In 2022, only 48% of health facilities offered NCD…
Read moreMonrovia, 21 November 2025 – Her Excellency Mme. Sara Beysolow Nyanti, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today received the Letters of Credence from Dr. Olushayo Olu, the newly appointed World Health Organization (WHO) Countr…
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