COVID-19 UPDATE

Bomi County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Bomi is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum Contacts Contacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
 6422895215  361

Bong County

  • Nnew case on the day 
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • o No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Bong is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
 149205474428 74759752

Gbarpolu County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Gbarpolu is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
 622227153 49134913

Grand Bassa County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • 1active case
  • No contact under follow-up
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
 109644069 25  41686146
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Grand Cape Mt County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Grand Cape Mt is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
 6102486 0 601601

Grand Gedeh County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • Nocontact under follow-up
  • 64 Refugees tested with no positive
  • Grand Gedeh is in “preparedness”
DatesTestedConfirmedDaily Positivity Rate
March 3- 31, 2022895 (M-420 & F-475)00%
April 5, 202264 (M-31 & F-33)00%
April 7, 2022124 (M-65 & F-59)00%
April 12, 202264 (M-30 & F-34)00%
Total1,18300%

Grand Kru County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Grand Kru is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
360147932423212 148184176
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
 2603331714  7191210

Lofa County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Lofa is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
 16535101172 4174 729452

Margibi County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Margibi is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
 29971,9604423 242 50172120

Maryland County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Maryland is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
3601479324 23212 148184176

Nimba County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Nimba is in “Count Down”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
 239 33 1,149 25 30 20926 14479

Rivercess County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Rivercess is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
1631026 61097

River Gee County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under-follow up
  • River Gee is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
6911333110  0694524

Sinoe County

  • No new case on the day
  • No new admission
  • No new death
  • No active case
  • No contact under follow-up
  • Sinoe is in “preparedness”
Cum CasesCum DeathsCum ContactsContacts that Became a CaseCum HCWCum cases in Home Base CareCum cases in Treatment UnitMaleFemale
1322294 3 112

Number of Ivoirian Refugees Tested & Results

#CountyNumber TestedNumber of PositivePositivity Rate
1)Nimba11,994 870.7%
2)Grand Gedeh(New-64) 4,304(New-0) 370.9%
3)River Gee675274.0%
4)Maryland526 112.1%
Total17,4991620.9%
Counties in Response 1). Montserrado 2). Grand Bassa  

Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Protocols for Travelers

Incoming Travelers:

  1. All travelers must complete the Health Screening from via the Liberia Travel application (“Lib travel app”) at http://liberiacoviidtravel.org. anyone experiencing problems with the app can access a copy of the form via the National Public Health Institute of Liberia website @ nphil.gov.lr.
  • All travelers 18 years and above Must show proof of COVID-19 vaccination upon arrival and present a negative COVID-19 test result no earlier than 71 hours before departure.
  1. All travelers without proof of vaccination will be returned to their country of embarkation at the expense of the airline.
  • COVID-19 testing is not required on arrival at Robert’s International Airport

Outgoing Travelers:

All travelers Must check the COVID-19 guidelines and regulations of their destination country.

  1. All persons traveling out of Liberia are encouraged to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and follow the COVID-19 protocol requirement(s) of the destination country.
  2. All persons traveling to countries that require a COVID-19 test must present a negative COVID-19 test certificate before departure.
  1. COVID-19 sample collection (testing) for PCR and RDT is available at the Union Center located on Sophia Road in Congo Town, Monrovia from 9 am to 4 pm, 7 day7s a week. Travelers are encouraged to register at http://liberiacoviidtravel.org. prior to arrival at the Union Center. To register, select “Request a Travel Certificate” and fill out the requested information. Travelers should ensure they provide correct contact details and will receive a unique identification number to retrieve their test result online (http://liberiacoviidtravel.org). Travelers are encouraged to print a hard copy of their negative COVID-19 certificate before arriving at the Report’s International Airport.
  • Testing fees for outgoing travelers that require COVID-19 travel certificate: ECOWAS citizens traveling to ECOWAS Countries must pay US$50 for cost of COVID-19 testing while those travelling outside the ECOWAS region must pay US$75. Payments can either be made online or in cash at the UBA banking window at the Union Testing Center.
  • Travelers who test positive will be denied travel and must adhere to the Liberia’s COVID-19 Case Management Guidelines. A re-test will be conducted on day five (5) based on prevailing health status.

Signed: _________________________________________________

               Wilhemina S. Jallah, MD, MPH, CHES, FLCP, FWACP

                  Minister of Health and IMS Chair

Dr. Jallah Lavishes Praises On PMC For Costly Medical Supplies

(Monrovia, Liberia, May 24, 2021)—Liberian Health Minister, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, has lavished praises on a US-based Organization, Parks Medical Corporation (PMC), for its overwhelming support and contribution towards the Country’s Health Sector.

“On behalf of the President, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah and the people of Liberia, first of all; we want to say thanks to Mr. Parks and his foundation for working along with you [Mr. Nmah] to think about Liberia

“However, the cost of these equipment are an underestimation because they are very expensive and important. Thanks to the Liberian Community in Washington for their involvement in getting these supplies to the country,” she praised.

Explaining further on the importance of the donation, Dr. Jallah deliberated: “To let Liberians know what Mr Parks and his Foundation have donated to Liberia, they donated Endoscopic video system—which is one of the new technology systems; it is a video system that when you are doing the work, the doctor and his/her medical technicians will be able to see what’s going on in the person’s body.”

The Minister, however, emphasized that the donation will be turned over to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, which is one of the Country’s highest healthcare providers, for an immediate setup.

Dr. Jallah used the occasion to extoll Mr. Gabriel Nmah for using his connection to contribute to the country’s health sector and asked well-meaning Liberians to follow suit.

The donation which worth over eighty thousand United States dollars (US$8,000.00) was attracted through the efforts of Hon. Gabriel Nmah, Deputy Director for Administration of the Liberian National Fire Service (LNFS).

Speaking over the Weekend, while presenting the assorted medical supplies to the Ministry, Hon. Gabriel Nmah, Sr., narrated that the donation followed as a result of his visit to the United States of America in June last year, when he accompanied Sen. Phil D. Fortunato on his gubernatorial Campaign. During the visit, according to him, he met with a philanthropist and businessman, David B. Parks. During the interaction, Mr. Parks promised to help contribute to the country’s health system through his foundation—the PMC.

“When he asked [me] where he could contribute, I named the health sector. But, since I am not a medical practitioner, I immediately contacted Minister Jallah; and they began the conversation”, Mr. Nmah explained. “PMC has actually been donating medical supplies to Senegal, Mexico, India, etc.”

Meanwhile, the LNFS’ Deputy Director beseeched the Ministry to list some medical equipment that public hospitals and clinics lack so PMC can make interventions.

The Parks Medical Corporation (PMC) is an institution which was established in 2001 and have been providing or supplying quality healthcare equipment over twenty years. Mr. David Parks is the president and owner of the Parks Medical Corporation based in Spokane, Washington State, USA. President Parks is a renowned philanthropist and businessman who has also made similar donations to other countries around the world, including but not limited to, Senegal, Mexico, Mali, and the Philippines.

The items received include: Fujifilm 4400HD Endoscopic Video System, ERBE ICC 200 Electrosurgical Unit, Endoscopic Lavage Flush Pump with Water Bottles & Tubing, Savory Esophageal Dilator, EC530LSZ HD Pediatric Colonoscope, EC530HC HD Adult Colonoscope, EG530WR HD Gastroscope and 19” HD NDS Medical Monitor with Cabling and Keyboard.

Among other items donated also are:  Cygnus Enzymatic Sponges (Bag), Disposable EndoGator Tubing Sets, Dragontail Microfiber Channel Brushes, Single-Use Colon Biopsy Forceps, FB24E-1 Endoscopy Biopsy Forceps, Reusable Endoscopy Water Bottles, Endoscopy Bite Blocks, PMC Hand Held Leak Tester, Polyp Traps, etc.

Signed: _____________________________________

             Felecia Gbesioh

            Director of Communication

           Ministry of Health, R.L

“Suspected Ebola Case Tested Negative”

((Monrovia, Liberia, January 22, 2021)—Rumors speculating in the public glare of resurfacing of Ebola virus in the country has met serious resistance from Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah and her team of experts, as she clarifies the none existence of the noxious disease in the Country.

Reacting to the situation on Friday, February 19, 2021, Dr Jallah said report circulating in the public, especially on social media and other media outlets of a confirmed case in the Country, is false and misleading; instead the suspected case was tested negative.

Addressing a news conference at the Ministry of Information, Minister Jallah beseeched Liberians to stop panicking; hence, they should take all proactive preventive measures prescribed by World Health Organization (WHO) and health authorities in the Country; so as to avoid contracting any disease.

Earlier, Liberia’s Health Authorities, by directive of H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah, instituted preventive health protocols to prevent further spread of the Coronavirus by taking precautionary methods, such as social distancing, wearing a mask, avoiding crowded areas, and frequent hands washing with clean water and soap.

To enforce President Weah’s Mandate of providing maximum stringent measures which is aimed at heightening  the country’s EPI- surveillance and preventative activities in the wake of reports of the resurgence of the deadly Ebola Virus Disease in neighboring Guinea, Dr Jallah told newsmen that all borders neighboring Guinea are being monitored by joint security apparatus  to include the Liberian National Police (LNP), Liberia’s Immigration Service (LIS), the Ministry of Agriculture (MOA) and  the Country’s Health Authorities

At the same time, Dr. Jallah used the occasion to thank all Health Care Workers for the services they are rendering to serve the nation and people.

” I want to say congratulation and a very big thank you to our Health Care Workers for doing what they do best in taking care of the Liberian people. They have been vigilant in spite of the COVID-19; they are all doing their best that they can. Thank you for the great job you are doing” she said.

Dr. Jallah also appealed to those health workers who are yet to receive their hazard’s benefits to exercise patience by avoiding the sun through protestation which is not healthy for them because lot of their colleagues have been paid.

The Ministry is consistently working with the Ministry of Finance to urgently remedy the situation. 

The Minister, however, conclusively revealed that Liberia now has a DNA machine which was promised by H.E Dr. George M. Weah.

“We also want to bring you the good news that the DNA machine which the President spoke about has finally arrived, and it’s currently at the Ministry of Health. we will be unveiling it in the soonest possible time.” Dr. Jallah stated.

Signed: _____________________________________

                  Felecia Gbesioh

                  Director of Communication, MOH, RL 

Press Release

UNICEF has today, July 23, 2020 begun a nationwide distribution of essential drugs and medical supplies, worth over Two Hundred Thirty-Six Thousand United States Dollars (US$236000.00).

UNICEF is carrying out the distribution on behalf of the Ministry of Health (MOH).

A statement from the Ministry said the distribution which is in three folds includes medical equipment, Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and essential drugs.

According to the statement, the distribution comes as part of agreement between the Ministry and the World Bank.

UNICEF procured the drugs and medical equipment through an arrangement with the World Bank to  help boost the fight against COVID 19.

A distribution plan has already been drawn up, as the counties are in full gear to receive their items.

In a related development, the World Bank today donated a brand new ventilator to the ministry. An official of the Bank said the donation is part of the 17-million United States Dollars the bank has allotted to help Liberia fight the coronavirus.

In response, Health Minister, Wihelmina Jallah thanked the World Bank for the donation and called on others including diaspora Liberians to follow suit.

Minister Jallah also called for strict compliance of the COVID 19 preventive measures and vowed to institute punitive action against violators.

The latest ventilator brings to twenty-four the number of ventilators the ministry now has.

MOH, USAID Sign US$6.1m FARA Supported Project

(June 30, 2020, Monrovia, Liberia)The Ministry of Health (MOH) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at boosting quality health care delivery in six (6) counties. The beneficiary counties are: Nimba, Bong, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Lofa, and River Gee.

The signing of the MOU was made under the Fixed Amount Reimbursement Agreement (FARA) of the MOH where it gets support for the implementation of the government’s 10 year National Health Policy and Plan.

Under the US$6.1 agreement, USAID will reimburse the government for the cost of implementing components of the Essential Package of Health Services that support family planning, maternal and child health and malaria prevention and treatment.

Speaking at the signing of the MOU on Monday, June 29, 2020 between the County Health Officers (CHOs) of the six counties, the Minister of Health Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah called on the CHOs to work diligently to ensure that resources are managed properly to boost quality health delivery in their respective counties. 

She noted that transparency and accountability are the bedrock of the FARA program and expressed hope that the remaining counties are included in the near future.

The Liberian Health Minister plea with the USAID for the continuation of project in the Country, which she said has made significant impact in the Country’s health system.

However, she pledged President George Manneh Weah’s willingness to working with USAID and other friendly partners for the common good of the Liberian people.

Earlier, Jessica Healey, USAID Health Representative, who chatted via video call, thanked the MOH team for the tremendous work in making the partnership a success and pledged USAID’s commitment to the project.

Madam Handley praised the six counties for the implementation of US$6.2 million which was signed last year June and expressed anticipation of  effectuated performances.

.In addition to reimbursement, she noted that USAID gives different technical assistance including a small financial package that the county health team can apply for to address some challenges encountered in the implementation process.

In separate remarks, CHOs of the six beneficiary counties thanked USAID and the MOH for the continuation of the project and pledged to do all for its successful implementation.

Signed: _______________________________________

           Felecia Gbesioh

           Director of Communication, MOH