Monrovia – A survey conducted by the Liberia Health CSOs Network (LIHCON), a membership-based CSOs working in the health sector, has revealed that too much gaps exist in the fight against the COVID-19 outbreak in the country. The scorecard tracked readiness of health facilities in 45 selected facilities in five of the fifteen counties in of Liberia including Montserrado, Grand Bassa, Sinoe, RiverCess and Grand Kru Counties. “This is critical, according to the group, as it affects health workers’ safety and confidence as well as health seeking behaviors of the public,” it said. Speaking further, she called on the government and the striking health workers settle their differences the soonest possible time so that the public can begin to have full access to health services. The readiness indicators that were access include infection prevention and control (triage and supplies), health workers capacity and screening and referral and Water Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH).

Source: Front Page Africa October 07, 2020 23:03 UTC