Author: Rural Reporters News Network

By: J. Mason Kollie| Lofa County CorrespondentVoinjama City, Lofa County-Wednesday, May 21, 2025- the Lofa County Health Team officially launched the Mpox vaccine in Voinjama city, and Lofa at large on Tuesday, May 20, 2025.According to the Lofa County Health Team officer Dr. Moses Weidehga, the vaccines arrived in county and will primarily focused in two different which are bordering Sierra Leone and Guinea, that’s the district of Foya and Vahun districts.During the official launch of the Mpox vaccine in the County, Superintendent J. Lavela Massaquoi took the first dose with several other local officers including two media personnel; J.…

By: Bryan Dioh |Maryland County CorrespondentHarper, Maryland-Wednesday, May 21, 2025-In an effort to improve Health supervision and enhance rural health service delivery in Maryland County; Plan International Liberia has donated 20 brand new Yamaha motorbikes to the Maryland County Health Team.During the turning-over ceremony which was attended by scores of Government Officials, Olastford S. Wiah, Director of the Community Health Services Division at the Ministry of Health, thanked Plan Liberia for the initiative, while underscoring long-time support from Plan Liberia over the years in boosting and contributing to the Health sector exactly with a specific focus in rural Liberia.Wiah, who…

Ben TC Brooks |CorrespondentRiver Gee County –Tuesday, May 20, 2025 – In a proactive effort to boost agricultural productivity and assist local farmers in River Gee, the County Agricultural Officer Jasper Sheriff Tweh has launched a monitoring initiative aimed at evaluating and enhancing farming practices in River Gee County.The initiative, which commenced in early April 2025, focuses on both cooperative and individual farmers across the six agricultural districts of River Gee, including; Gbeapo, Tienpo, Chedepo, Webbo, Potupo, and Sarbo respectively.In an interview with our reporter, the Agriculture Coordinator explained that the initiative is intended to offer essential guidance and technical…

By Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay |CorrespondentMonrovia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025- The Ministry of Health, through its Family Health Division, has commended the Management of Initiative for Women and Youth Empowerment (IWYE), for its steadfast commitment in advocating for increase budgetary support to boost family planning program and awareness nationwide.The special recognition was witnessed Monday, May 19, 2025 in Monrovia at a daylong budget-tracking workshop organized by IWYE, aimed at Strengthening the Capacity of Civil Society Organizations on Budget Preparation, Allotment Process, and Tracking for Effective Advocacy with the Government of Liberia for an Increase in SRHR Funding.Making remark, MOH Family Planning…

By: Geeplay Ezekiel Geeplay| CorrespondentMonrovia, Tuesday, May 20, 2025- In a significant step towards improving local governance and community infrastructure, Juarzon City Hall in Bilobocree, Juarzon Statutory District Sinoe County is poise for dedication after been renovated by Sinoe’s District Three Representative Alex Noah following nearly two decades.The dedication event according to Representative Alex Noah is set to take place on July 26, 2025, marking the end of years of neglect and deplorable conditions that have long plagued the facility.The renovation of Juarzon City Hall has been a long-awaited project for the residents of the area. For years, the building…

By: Emmanuel Koffa| Grand Kru County CorrespondentBarclayville, Liberia—Tuesday, May 20,2025-The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Health, has commenced an urgent health initiative aimed at treating inmates at the Barclayville withholding cell, following the receipt of a substantial consignment of medical supplies, which has been welcomed by prison officials.Superintendent Moses Allison expressed his gratitude to national government and partners through the Ministry of Health for their timely provision of medical supplies.He noted that these resources are vital in addressing the pressing healthcare needs of inmates; many of whom have faced challenges in accessing adequate medical attention.”This support from the…

(May 19, 2025): Smile FM in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County has resumed broadcast services following two days of mediation by the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Association of Liberia Community Radio Station (ALICOR).The mediation from 18-19 May 2025 led to the amicable and successful resolution of the disputes over the Board of Advisors and the position of Station Manager of Smile FM, a community radio station.The station was shutdown on May 5, 2025 after violent confrontations involving a group of Grand Gedeh citizens for and against the two competing Boards and two Station Managers, each in possession of…

By: D Abraham Cooper| Grand Gedeh County CorrespondentZwedru, Grand Gedeh County –Tuesday, May 20, 2025- Smile FM in Zwedru has resumed broadcast following two days of mediation led by the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) and the Association of Liberia Community Radio Stations (ALICOR).The mediation which started on May 18-19, 2025 led to the amicable and successful resolution of the disputes over the Board of Advisors and the position of Station Manager of Smile Fm.The station was shut down on May 5, 2025 after violent confrontations involving a group of Grand Gedeh citizens for and against the two competing Boards…

By: Peter Kollie| Lofa County CorrespondentKonia Town, Lofa County –Tuesday,May 20, 2025 – Citizens of Konia Town in Zorzor District, Lofa County are calling for speedy investigation into the mysterious disappearance of a two-year-old boy in the area. The missing child is William Fesseh.Lorpu Tarnue, grandmother of the child told locals that little William left their home in the early hours of May 15 to play with his friends in a nearby section of the community but was later announced to have gone missing.Madam Tarnue said the child has earlier insisted to go with his peers on a nearby farm…

By: Ben TC Brooks| River Gee County CorrespondentRiver Gee County – Monday, May 19, 2025] – In its ongoing battle against drug trafficking and consumption, the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) has again apprehended 22-year-old Marthaline Doe, a Liberian resident, at the Webbo-Konowroken Checkpoint in River Gee County.The arrest occurred over the weekend when Doe, who hails from Maryland County, was caught with 470 wraps of compressed marijuana, seven strips of Tramadol, and various other marijuana products. The total street value of the confiscated drugs is estimated to be around LD$ 70,500, or roughly USD$ 356.00.Currently, Doe is in custody…