Liberia rewriting cervical cancer narrative, one dose at a time
Monrovia – Protecting her 13-year-old daughter, Jamsetta Kumeh, from human papillomavirus (HPV) overrode Buludi Martin’s reservations about the vaccine that prevents the infection that can cause cervical cancer. Today she is content that she made the correct decision.
“I was afraid, of course,” she admits. “There are so many stories about vaccines, and I wasn't sure if it was safe, but when I understood it protects against cervical cancer, I knew it was the right choice and it will protect Jamsetta for the future,” says Martin.
Strengthening Liberia's Health Systems in a quest to attain Universal Health Coverage
Monrovia, 29 February ‒ World Health Organization (WHO) yesterday donated a consignment of essential medical supplies to the Liberian Ministry of Health.
The first-ever shipment of the RTS,S malaria vaccine arrives in Liberia
Monrovia – The Ministry of Health of Liberia, in collaboration with Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, World Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), today announced the arrival of 112 000 doses of the RTS,S malaria vaccine – the first ever in Liberia.
WHO Donates Medical Supplies to Support Fuel Tanker Explosion Response in Bong County
World Health Organization (WHO) has donated emergency medical supplies to the Ministry of Health in response to the fuel tanker disaster that has fatally affected over 80 persons.
