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By: J. Mason Kollie |Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama City, Lofa County —Thursday, December 4, 2025—Two motorcyclists were on Thursday morning involved into a tragic incident leading to both riders sustaining serious injuries in Central Voinjama , right around the park. According to eyewitnesses account, the two motorcyclists were over speeding within the central roundabout when they collided; leaving both of them in critical condition with both bikes heavily damaged almost beyond recognition. The two cyclists were riding with passengers aboard who were also wounded. Meanwhile the Traffic Division of the Liberia National Police in Lofa County, immediately arrived on the…
By: Ben TC Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County —Thursday, December 4, 2025—The De-Socroe Foundation has unveiled an expanded Christmas outreach initiative that will benefit 500 pregnant women and newborn babies across three major health facilities in River Gee County. The initiative which will begin from December 9, 2025 aims to reduce the financial pressures faced by vulnerable mothers in need of medical care. According to the Foundation’s Chief Executive Officer, Madam Deckontee Socre, the organization has already concluded crucial planning discussions with administrative teams and Officers-in-Charge – OICs of the selected health centers. Beneficiaries will be drawn…
By: Peter Kollie | Lofa County Contributing Reporter Salayea District, Lofa County —Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025—Volunteer teachers across Salayea District have announced an indefinite suspension of all teaching activities, accusing the Ministry of Education of marginalization, unfair employment practices, and failure to address long-standing grievances affecting nearly 50 unpaid educators. In an official communication sent to the District Education Officer (DEO) and signed by the Acting Chairman of the Salayea District Volunteer Teachers, Mr. Joseph G. Fromayan, the teachers stated that they have “holistically laid down chalk” and will no longer render volunteer services until their employment status is…
By: J. Mason Kollie | Lofa County Correspondent Voinjama, Lofa County—Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025— The Ministry of Commerce and Industry as an entity responsible to regulate Business in Liberia on Tuesday sharply cautioned charcoal sellers in Lofa County to be reasonable with the price of Coal they sell on the market. According to Mr. Abubakar Kaifa Saryon, the price of coal is too high and therefore there is a need to reduce the price. Currently, the price for a bag of coal in Voinjama and its environs is 700 to 750 LD. Previously, a bag of coal was sold between…
By: Peter Kollie |Lofa County Contributing Reporter Zorzor City, Lofa County—Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025—The student body of the Lutheran University of Liberia, Phebe Esther Bacon College of Health Sciences in Zorzor, Lofa County, has announced a major initiative aimed at purchasing a campus bus to support academic activities and reduce the growing transportation burden on students. Revealed on November 27, 2025, “The Student’s Project: Purchasing of a Bus” seeks to address long-standing transportation challenges affecting clinical rotations, field trips, sporting events, and other academic-related movements. According to the student leadership, the initiative is crucial in ensuring that health science students…
By: Ben T.C. Brooks |River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County—Dec. 3, 2025—The Jaytuken Clinic in Potupo district River Gee County is slated to reopen in early January 2026 following extensive renovations designed to revive and strengthen healthcare services for thousands of residents across the country. The facility long considered the only reliable healthcare center for several surrounding communities was temporarily closed to allow for comprehensive rehabilitation work. The project is being carried out by the Ministry of Health through the River Gee County Health Team, with support from the German humanitarian organization Welthungerhilfe – WHH. WHH, one of Germany’s…
By: Peter Kollie I Lofa County Contributing Reporter Zorzor City—Wednesday, December 3,2025—The Government of Liberia has begun major road work in Zorzor Administrative District as part of the ongoing rehabilitation of 144 kilometers of farm-to-market roads under the Tree Crops Extension Project II (TCEP II). Through the Ministry of Agriculture, the government has assigned Specific Constant Construction Company to pave the road connecting Kiliwu and Zealakpala—a key route that residents say has long made travel difficult, especially during the rainy season. When visited over the weekend, several residents expressed appreciation for the government’s decision to deploy equipment and begin actual…
By: D. Abraham Cooper Sr. | Grand Gedeh County Correspondent Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County-| Dec. 1, 2025 | The Grand Gedeh County Health Team (CHT), in conjunction with a diverse array of local and international partners, gathered today to formally commemorate World AIDS Day. The event served as a critical platform to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and the ongoing commitment to ending the epidemic. The annual observation, held today, Monday, December 1st, saw a significant turnout as participants rallied to deliver a united message of vigilance and support across the county. Global Theme Emphasized This year’s World AIDS…
By: Ben TC Brooks | River Gee County Correspondent River Gee County | Dec. 1, 2025 | The Kuncare Foundation has unveiled an ambitious slate of development and humanitarian initiatives for the people of River Gee County as part of its 2025 Christmas outreach, reaffirming its expanding role in local empowerment and social welfare. The announcement was made on December 1 during an interview on The Gee Morning Rise, a flagship program on Voice of River Gee 91.1 FM in Fish-Town. Appearing as guest, the foundation’s River Gee County Chairman, Maxlord Hanson, outlined the organization’s plans and emphasized that the…
By: Bushuben Kanneh, M.Sc. Candidate, Public Health Epidemiology I E-mail: bushubenkanneh@gmail.com The Fundamental Problem: Clinicians as Administrators Liberia’s health system faces a critical, self-inflicted wound that undermines patient care, drives donor fatigue, and perpetuates poor health outcomes: the misplacement of clinically trained medical doctors into administrative and public health roles. A medical doctor is trained to diagnose, treat, and provide care to individual patients. Their license and their years of study are dedicated to the direct clinical work of saving lives. Yet, across our counties, many of these vital professionals are found in offices, serving as County Health Officers (CHOs)…
