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Liberia Creates Caucus to Boost Healthcare Access
Health & WellnessJun 9

Liberia Creates Caucus to Boost Healthcare Access

Liberia's House of Representatives just approved a new legislative caucus dedicated entirely to improving primary healthcare and immunization across the nation. The move promises better oversight, funding, and healthcare access for the country's most vulnerable populations.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Golfer Plays 37 Hours Straight to Fund Liberia Healthcare
Community HeroesJun 30

Golfer Plays 37 Hours Straight to Fund Liberia Healthcare

A Georgia golfer is attempting a 37-hour continuous golf marathon to raise $150,000 for children's healthcare in Liberia. Mike Woodard's record-breaking effort at Cartersville Country Club combines athletic endurance with life-saving fundraising.

Google: marathon world record2 min read
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SolutionsMar 3

Liberia's Largest Hospital Unveils $123M Healthcare Plan

Liberia's premier medical center just launched an ambitious five-year plan to transform healthcare for over 5.5 million people. The $123 million investment targets the country's most urgent health challenges.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
New Clinic Brings Healthcare to 37 Rural Liberia Towns
Health & WellnessMay 13

New Clinic Brings Healthcare to 37 Rural Liberia Towns

After a young mother died in childbirth during a 2.5-kilometer walk to reach medical help, a nonprofit built a clinic that now serves 37 communities in rural Liberia. The facility has already helped eliminate home deliveries and maternal deaths in the areas it serves.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Liberia Doctor Calls for Greater Investment in Nurses
Community HeroesMay 21

Liberia Doctor Calls for Greater Investment in Nurses

A leading physician in Liberia is pushing for better support and resources for the country's nursing workforce, calling them the backbone of healthcare delivery. His plea comes as nurses face equipment shortages and overwhelming patient loads.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Clinic Revived After a Decade in Rural Liberia
Community HeroesJan 22

Clinic Revived After a Decade in Rural Liberia

A healthcare clinic that sat abandoned for over 10 years is getting new life in Grand Cape Mount County, Liberia. Generation Liberia is rehabilitating the facility to serve more than ten rural communities that have gone without nearby medical care.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Liberia Delivers Ambulance, Jobs After Hospital Strike
Acts of KindnessJun 12

Liberia Delivers Ambulance, Jobs After Hospital Strike

Eight months after healthcare workers went on strike over poor conditions, Liberia's government has fulfilled its promises to ELWA Hospital with 304 new jobs and a brand new ambulance. The turnaround shows what's possible when workers speak up and leaders listen.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Liberia Medical Group Brings Free Care to 100,000 Rural
Community HeroesMay 5

Liberia Medical Group Brings Free Care to 100,000 Rural

A nonprofit healthcare organization has resumed free medical outreach in Yakpai Town, Liberia, where over 100,000 people live without access to basic healthcare. Serene Health Inc. is tackling maternal mortality and preventable diseases in communities with no clinics or hospitals.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Liberia Gets 100 Delivery Beds to Save Mothers' Lives
Acts of KindnessJun 18

Liberia Gets 100 Delivery Beds to Save Mothers' Lives

A major donation of medical equipment is bringing safer childbirth and emergency care to hospitals across Liberia. The Liberia Petroleum Refining Company donated machines and 100 delivery beds that will help mothers and patients in multiple counties.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Liberia's Main Hospital Unveils $133M Transformation Plan
Health & WellnessFeb 27

Liberia's Main Hospital Unveils $133M Transformation Plan

Liberia's largest hospital just launched an ambitious five-year plan to build a modern medical center and trauma unit that will serve over 5.5 million people. The project addresses critical infrastructure gaps and brings hope for better healthcare access across the nation.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Liberia's Health System Scores 96% in New Assessment
Health & WellnessMay 21

Liberia's Health System Scores 96% in New Assessment

After Ebola devastated its healthcare system a decade ago, Liberia just earned a 96% excellence score for its transformed public health response. The nation now boasts 99% disease surveillance coverage and has zero Ebola cases despite outbreaks in neighboring countries.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
France Backs Liberia's New Midwife Training Program
Global NewsMay 5

France Backs Liberia's New Midwife Training Program

France is doubling down on healthcare support for Liberia, launching a new midwife curriculum and mental health programs to strengthen maternal care and build a healthier future. The partnership shows how international cooperation can transform lives when countries work together on shared priorities.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Liberia Prepares Ebola Vaccines for Frontline Health Workers
Health & WellnessJun 5

Liberia Prepares Ebola Vaccines for Frontline Health Workers

Liberia is getting ready to vaccinate healthcare workers at its borders and ports of entry against Ebola, strengthening defenses after learning hard lessons from past outbreaks. The move protects those on the frontlines while the country watches a neighboring outbreak closely.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Japan and UN Help Liberia Save New Mothers and Babies
Acts of KindnessApr 28

Japan and UN Help Liberia Save New Mothers and Babies

A $7,000 donation of essential supplies is helping Liberia's busiest maternity hospital provide safer care during their peak season. The partnership between Japan, the UN, and Liberia is making childbirth safer in a country working hard to reduce maternal deaths.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Zimbabwe's Medical Insurers Fill Healthcare Gaps
SolutionsMay 29

Zimbabwe's Medical Insurers Fill Healthcare Gaps

When Zimbabwe's healthcare system buckled under economic crisis, medical insurance companies did something unexpected: they opened their own clinics and labs to keep care accessible. Now a debate over regulations asks whether that was the right move, or if it still is.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Liberia Tax Office Donates $5K in Supplies to Clinic
Acts of KindnessApr 28

Liberia Tax Office Donates $5K in Supplies to Clinic

Liberia's tax authority turned taxpayer appreciation into community action, delivering over $5,000 in medical supplies to a busy health center. The donation shows how tax dollars cycle back to strengthen the communities that fund them.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Liberia Hospital Reopens After President Ends Strike
Solutions5d ago

Liberia Hospital Reopens After President Ends Strike

After months without critical care, Liberia's Phebe Referral Hospital welcomed patients back this week following President Boakai's direct intervention to end a worker strike. Thousands of people in central Liberia can now access emergency services again.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Liberia Hospital Slashes Maternal Deaths in 2024
Health & WellnessJan 22

Liberia Hospital Slashes Maternal Deaths in 2024

A hospital in Gbarnga, Liberia, has dramatically reduced maternal deaths by improving access to medications and modern equipment. The turnaround came after introducing a drug fund that keeps essential medicines stocked for pregnant mothers.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Liberia Takes Step Toward Saving Mothers' Lives
Acts of KindnessJan 29

Liberia Takes Step Toward Saving Mothers' Lives

A former Liberian lawmaker who lost his seat over supporting healthcare reform is pushing back against misinformation about a bill designed to address one of the world's highest maternal death rates. With 628 women dying per 100,000 births, advocates say the stalled Public Health Bill could save thousands of lives.

AllAfrica - Health3 min read
Nairobi to Host Major Medical Expo as Healthcare Booms
SolutionsApr 18

Nairobi to Host Major Medical Expo as Healthcare Booms

Kenya's capital will welcome thousands of healthcare professionals and suppliers this April for East Africa's largest medical equipment exhibition. The event reflects surging demand for better healthcare across the region.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read

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