Liberia: UN FAO, Ministries of Health and Agriculture Train 200 Surveillance Officers to Boost COVID-19 Fight In Montserrado
Paynesville – The Ministries of Health and Agriculture, with support from the United Nations’ Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) have begun the training of 200 surveillance officers to be deployed in Montserrado County. Of the total number, 150 people are being trained to serve as Community Health Assistants (CHAs), and 50 persons as Community Animal Health workers (CAHWs) in Montserrado County to support cross border surveillance, community surveillance, Case detection and reporting for COVID-19. Mr. Farngalo added that the training of the 200 is also part of the Government’s one health policy where the Ministries of Health and Agriculture conduct surveillance on diseases that are zoonotic- affecting both animals and humans. “After the training, those responsible for animal health can report on diseases such as coronavirus and human health can report diseases like cluster death of animals. Meanwhile, the remaining number of 1,800 health workers needed to complete the Ministry of Health’s targeted contact tracers is split between Last Mile Health and the World Health Organization (WHO), where Last Mile will train 1,500 health workers, with WHO providing training for 300.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 09:11 UTC
Liberia: Is Senator Dillon Truly Accountable?
But her colleague and fellow Bassonian, Senator Abraham Darius Dillon of Montserrado County, believes otherwise. But Senator Dillon needs not look any further for the evidence he is desperately seeking. Elected leaders, like Senator Darius Dillon and others, feel unaccountable in words, actions and their deeds. Strangely but not surprisingly, Senator Abraham Darius Dillon, who believes in transparency, accountability and is severely jittery anti-corrupt, has not added his voice to the many who are yearning for an insight into the NOCAL’s mystery, since his ascendancy to the Senate. But Senator Dillon and others, under the banner of the Council of Patriots, would go on to stage numerous protests calling for transparency, accountability and open governance.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 07:52 UTC
Bridge Liberia Supports Government In Home Learning As Coronavirus Spreads
Madam Lago Louise, a refugee now based in Liberia for almost a decade, hopes of having her kids learn in the free government school programme operated by Bridge Liberia seems all but ended. Life challenges her again, as the Coronavirus pandemic rages in Liberia and in her home country. Radio is a strong medium for remote learning, especially in Liberia due to its wide reach in all communities. In addition, organizations have developed robust educational materials resources to ensure continued remote learning for tens of thousands of students across Liberia. Bridge Liberia has created [email protected]; distributing daily learning guides and student activity sheets in communities and online as well as posting using social media channels; SMS and What’s App.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 06:33 UTC
Chinese Authority Holds Online Meeting to Share COVID-19 Experience With African Journalists
Monrovia – An online meeting to strengthen cooperation between Africa and China in curbing the Covid-19 pandemic was held on April 23, with discussions focusing on China’s experience and the recent anti-coronavirus measure put in place in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou. The discussions further enhanced the mutual understanding and friendship between China and Africa and promoted the development of China-Africa cooperation in regards to anti-epidemic efforts, Chinese officials said. During the one-hour-thirty minute online meeting, the Chinese authorities connected with journalists in Africa to talk about how China and Africa can further work together to fight the epidemic and address concerns from African journalists on epidemic prevention and control. He added that his country still faces the challenges brought on by the epidemic, China is actively cooperating with the World Health Organization and other countries. Deputy Director-General of the Guangdong Foreign Affairs Office, Luo Jun, responded to hot issues and answered questions from African journalists during the online meeting.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 06:33 UTC
Liberia: AMEU Distances Itself from Assertions that Randall Dobayou Completed All His Courses, Awaits Graduation
The university added: “The AME University has launched an internal investigation into this matter and the appropriate action will be taken. The AME University wants to reassure the public, its students and stakeholders of its commitment to upholding its confidentiality policy. “The AME University has launched an internal investigation into this matter and the appropriate action will be taken. The AME University wants to reassure the public, its students and stakeholders of its commitment to upholding its confidentiality policy. He is to be part of the next graduating class,” Mr. Everett told FrontPageAfrica.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 01:30 UTC
LIBERIA: President Weah Breached Quarantine Protocol
Mr George Weah is arrogantly flaunting and bastardising health laws and protocols right in the faces of health authorities and the unsuspecting Liberian public. Hence, it is epidemiologically sound and morally exigent that Weah is tested to lay to rest rising public scepticism and fear. This is exactly what the health protocols dictate, I am not the one saying it. Or is Weah and his bunch suggesting that the health protocols and regiments set in place are only meant for the ordinary Liberian people? Mr. Weah must leave the street and muster the temerity to proceed at the NPHIL Laboratory to be tested.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 30, 2020 23:26 UTC
Cummings Africa Foundation Donates Relief Supplies In Grand Cape Mount County
GRAND CAPE MOUNT – In fulfillment of a pledge announced on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, Mr. Alexander B. Cummings, the Cummings Family, through the Cummings Africa Foundation (CAF), began the distribution of COVID-19 relief supplies to residents of Grand Cape Mount County in Western Liberia. Town residents expressed appreciation for the items and the thought of the Cummings family to assist them. According to CAF, their team will also visit other areas in Grand Cape Mount including Gbah, Bo Waterside, Gola Konneh and the capital Robertsport to offer relief supplies to residents. The donation adds to the long and rich history of charitable assistance by the Cummings Family. The CAF is a non-profit organization set up by the Cummings family with a mission to empower and uplift Africa and Africans.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 30, 2020 18:22 UTC
Liberia Revenue Authority Seizes Substandard Medical Drugs
Assistant LRA Commissioner for Customs Enforcement Blamo Kofa inspecting the productsMONROVIA – The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) through its Customs Department has seized a huge quantity of substandard pharmaceutical products smuggled into the country. The substandard pharmaceutical products including Vitamin C, Vitamin B-2, Cold Caps and Amoxicillin among others, were concealed in 18-boxes on-board three Guinean commercial buses. Meanwhile, the LRA has turned over the seized medicines to the Liberia Medicines and Health Products Regulatory Authority (LMHRA) for onward inter-agency coordination and action. Speaking during the presentation of the products to the LMHRA, Assistant LRA Commissioner for Customs Enforcement Blamo Kofa said the Authority remains committed to facilitating legitimate trade while ensuring the protection of the people of Liberia. The Managing Director of the LMHRA Keturah Smith thanked the LRA for the seizure, describing it as laudable.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 30, 2020 15:56 UTC
Liberia: Government Launches Investigation into Torture of ‘Mad Man’ Who Intruded President’s Home
The ‘mad man’ was handcuffed at his back with his shirt taken off, and made to lie on the bare floor. What is taking place right now is an investigation as to how the security handled the ‘mad man’. In the video, the perpetrators were also heard using profane languages while assaulting and torturing the ‘mad man’. What is taking place right now is an investigation as to how the security handled the ‘mad man’. “LIBERIAN GOVERNMENT , DO NOT KILL OR TORTURE THE ” MAD ” MAN.
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April 30, 2020 15:22 UTC
A framework of Forensic Accounting Analytics and Pension Fund Administration in Selected Administrations in Liberia
Thus, forensic accounting or forensic auditing has emerged as a result of the surge in fraud. In the discussion of the application of forensic audit, both reactive and proactive accountings were examined. This is followed by a highlight on the distinction between statutory audit and forensic audit. We shall also conclude that forensic audit practice can reduce the incidence of fraud even in Pension Fund. in Forensic Accounting & Audit from the Charisma University in the Turks & Caicos Islands, United Kingdom.
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April 30, 2020 15:00 UTC
Climate Change Efforts and Messages in Relation to The COVID-19 Pandemic
Based on my experiences as a conservationist, I decided to write on “Climate change efforts and messages in relation to the COVID-19 pandemic”. It is important to note that I have always wondered about the world’s response to the issue of climate change. I am writing at this time comparing climate change with COVID-19 because I believe that the climate change issue can lead to a more devastating situation than COVID-19. I think there are some efforts being made world-wide to address the issue of climate change. My point here is to compare the global fight against COVID-19 in relation to the fight against climate.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 30, 2020 11:48 UTC
IN COVID-19 Fight: Nimba County Health Team Stranded Amid Lawmakers’ Refusal to Release US$30k Disaster Management Money
Tappita, Nimba County – Nimba was one of the counties affected by the Ebola outbreak in 2014. Doctor Philip Sahr attributed the situation to the lack of financial support to the County Health Team by the Ministry of Health for those quarantined or tested positive of the Virus. From all indications, the county health team is stranded and do not have the ability to effectively respond to the crisis. According to the Disaster Management Committee’s report, US$220,000 was expended with the net balance of US$30,000 in coffers. Juli Endee, Musa H. Bility and Senator Thomas S. Grupee are signatories to the County’s Disaster Management Committee’s account.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 30, 2020 11:48 UTC
US-based Liberian Provides Rice for Disadvantaged Older Women of Jallah Town Community
Ms. Dennies Chico Constance donated 60 bags of 25-kg rice for older, disadvantaged and disabled women in Jallah Town CommunityMonrovia – A United States-based Liberian Tourism, Media and Entertainment group, Green Flowers Group of Companies, in collaboration with Ms. Dennies Chico Constance Wednesday, April 29, donated 60 bags of 25-kg rice to the Alive in Christ Church and the Jallah Town Community. The rice was intended to be distributed among the aged and disabled people of the Jallah Town Community, in Monrovia. According to Mr. Patrick Paulue Karmo, Chairman of Jallah Town Community in District #8, Montserrado County, Ms. Constance, who owns and operates the Green Flowers Group of Companies, was born and grew up in Jallah Town before travelling to the US, where she has been for a number of years. Ms. Constance also asked Chairman Karmo to share the rice with her late mother’s church — Alive in Christ — which is also in the same community. The head of the church praised Ms. Constance for thinking about them, too.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 30, 2020 02:26 UTC
Liberia: Chinese Community Donates Food, Non-Food Items to Buttress Gov’t’s Efforts against Covid-19
Representatives of the Chinese Community in Liberia and Foreign Minister M. Gbehzohngar FindleyMonrovia – The Chinese Community in Liberia has donated a consignment of assorted and non-assorted materials to the Government of Liberia amidst efforts to contain further spread of the deadly Coronavirus disease in the country. The items, valued at US$9,000, include 300 bags of 25-kg rice, 50 faucet buckets, 30 cartoons of alcohol and assorted jeans wears. The Chinese Community’s donation was channeled through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for onward delivery to the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NHPIL) as they lead the fight against the global pandemic in Liberia. Mr. QI said the Chinese Community appreciates the positive steps being taken by the Ministry of Health and NPHIL in ensuring the safety of all Liberians and foreign residents alike. The Chairman of the Chinese community in Liberia also noted that his community looks forward to a brighter future and further commended the Liberian Government for the care and attention accorded members of the Chinese Community especially in early February when they were quarantined.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 30, 2020 01:52 UTC
Germany Terminating Economic Cooperation Programs for Liberia & S.Leone
MONROVIA – Liberia and Sierra Leone may seize to benefit from the German development cooperation as Germany now seeks to direct its resources to places their commitments make impacts and partners implement reforms. Reintegration and Reconstruction Programme (RRP), total duration: 2005–2021 with a total volume of 70.35 million Euros, including 12 million Euros for the Ebola Support Programme. Under the health program, Germany has committed 15 million Euros for the strengthening of health system in Liberia. Germany has also committed a total volume of 74 million Euros to the West African Power Pool (WAPP) – Transmission Line Côte d’Ivoire-Liberia-Sierra Leone-Guinea (CLSG. For the rehabilitation of the Mount Coffee Hydro Powerplant in the context of the WAAP, Germany provided a support of 55 million Euros.
Source:Front Page Africa
April 29, 2020 23:59 UTC