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Liberian medical scientist Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan has warned the public against consuming the controversial product known as “Brown Tap,” saying there is not enough clinical evidence to determine whether the substance is safe or what effects it may have on the human body.

The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) says the country remains free of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) while continuing efforts to strengthen its preparedness and response systems against any potential outbreak.

The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has officially broken ground for the construction of a modern maternity hospital on Duport Road in Paynesville, marking a significant investment in the country’s maternal and newborn healthcare sector.

The Government of Liberia has taken a major step toward improving maternal healthcare services with the groundbreaking ceremony for the country’s first-ever dedicated maternity hospital, which is set to be constructed in Paynesville.

The Civil Service Agency (CSA), working alongside the Ministry of Health (MoH), has officially commenced a Health Workforce Baseline Study aimed at improving accountability, eliminating staffing irregularities, and strengthening service delivery across Liberia’s southeastern health sector.

After days of public attention, the Liberia National Police has dropped all charges against Amie T. Dean, citing concerns about her mental health. Authorities say the focus has now shifted from prosecution to ensuring she receives proper care and support.

Health authorities are tightening restrictions on Misoprostol, citing growing concerns over its unregulated sale and unsafe use, particularly in abortion-related cases outside proper medical supervision.

A significant presence of Guinean military personnel at the Ganta–Guinea port of entry on Saturday evening has drawn public attention, as officials move to clarify the purpose of the patrol.

Former National Traditional Council Chairman Chief Zoe Zanzan Karwor is speaking out from his sick bed after undergoing a leg amputation at JFK Medical Center. The once-celebrated “Chief of Chiefs” is now raising concerns about alleged neglect surrounding his treatment, as questions continue to mount over the circumstances of the surgery.

A wave of grief has swept through Voinjama City following the tragic death of two-year-old Naomi D. Tarnue, who reportedly died after accidentally swallowing a coin. Despite being rushed to Telewoyan Memorial Hospital, she later succumbed to internal complications.