World Health Organization Liberia

21/05/2026

WHO Liberia joined the Minister of Health and the Interim Director of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), along with the U.S. CDC and Africa CDC, in a high-level meeting with H.E. President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. on Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease (BVD) preparedness efforts in Liberia.

Discussions focused on briefing the President on the country’s preparedness and readiness status for BVD. Priority preparedness measures include strengthening surveillance systems and Point of Entry (POE) screening, enhancing rapid response readiness, improving laboratory capacity, and intensifying risk communication activities nationwide.

WHO remains committed to supporting the Government of Liberia through close collaboration with national authorities and partners to strengthen preparedness and emergency response systems.

17/05/2026

National Health Alert: Liberia remains vigilant following the Ebola outbreak reported in Eastern DRC. There is currently no confirmed case in Liberia. Citizens are encouraged to remain calm, stay informed, and continue preventive health practices

17/05/2026

After having consulted the DRC and Uganda where the Ebola disease caused by Bundibugyo virus is known to be currently occurring, I determine that the epidemic constitutes a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), as defined in the provisions of IHR.

My full statement: bit.ly/4wGGiwX

12/05/2026

WHO Liberia is pleased to share the WHO Liberia Annual Report 2025.

The report highlights key achievements and progress made throughout 2025 across disease prevention and control, immunization, health systems strengthening, maternal and child health, emergency preparedness and response, and healthier populations programmes in Liberia.

From scaling up the malaria vaccine nationwide to strengthening disease surveillance systems and supporting frontline health workers, the report reflects WHO’s continued commitment to supporting the Government of Liberia and partners in improving health outcomes for all.

Read the full report here:
https://www.afro.who.int/countries/liberia/publication/who-liberia-annual-report-2025

05/05/2026

WHO Liberia Quarterly Bulletin (Q1 2026) is now available.

This edition highlights key public health actions and partnerships advancing health in Liberia, including World Health Day, emergency response efforts, measles outbreak response, school health promotion, and International Women’s Day.

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This first quarter edition of the WHO Liberia Bulletin highlights key actions and partnerships advancing public health in Liberia.

15/04/2026

World Health Organization Liberia joined the Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia in commemorating World Health Day 2026. The event featured a march from the J.F.K. Medical Center to Monrovia City Hall and brought together stakeholders, partners, and students from across the health sector.

Held under the theme “World Health Day 2026: Together for Health. Stand with Science,” the commemoration included keynote and special remarks, as well as a panel discussion that addressed topics such as trust in science, the One Health approach, addressing misinformation, community engagement, and collaboration.

WHO Liberia remains committed to supporting national health priorities and advancing health outcomes for all.

07/04/2026

Today is World Health Day.
Health is interconnected across people, animals, and the environment.
Protecting one means protecting all.
Stand with science.

07/04/2026

Today is World Health Day.
Public health is the result of science, sustained action, and people working every day to protect others.
Stand with science.

07/04/2026

Today is World Health Day.
Science saves lives every day, everywhere.
Stand with science.