By: Figo Mansaray |Contributing Writer
Monrovia, Liberia |May 25, 2026|Paula Bedell, the nurse recently arrested for allegedly spreading false information, says the message she shared was based on information presented during an in-service training at John F. Kennedy Medical Center.
According to Bedell, the training session was conducted by nursing directors identified as Mrs. Joko and Lulu.
She explained that nurses were advised to be extra careful while attending to patients and to regularly wear PPEs and long-sleeved protective clothing.
Bedell claimed the warning followed information shared during the meeting about a group of individuals who had reportedly returned from a conference in Uganda and entered Liberia through the airport without being detected by authorities.
“Among these people, five of them were sick and were brought to JFK. They were showing signs and symptoms of Ebola. Their eyes were red and they had other symptoms,” Bedell alleged.
She further claimed that one of the nursing directors informed staff that JFK Medical Center could not manage the suspected cases and that the patients were later handed over to a surveillance team for further attention.
According to Bedell, she only shared the audio recording with fellow nurses to encourage caution among healthcare workers on the frontline.
“I never did this for politics or influence. I only wanted to alert my fellow nurses so they could be careful because we are frontline workers,” she stated.
Bedell also emphasized that the Ministry of Health had not officially announced any Ebola outbreak at the time the message was shared.
However, she said nurses were encouraged during the meeting to remain vigilant and continue observing safety measures.
The case has generated widespread public discussion, especially on the importance of accurate health communication and responsible sharing of sensitive medical information.
Health workers and community members continue to stress the need for clear public updates, proper safety protocols, and calm awareness in order to protect both healthcare staff and the public.
