Liberia: Medical Laboratory Technology Group Seeks Intervention Over Seizure of Staff Phones by NSA Over Covid-19 Leaks
– A sourceThe seizure of the cellphones belonging to these lab technicians by NSA agents is said to be creating serious problem for them and their families. Sources have hinted that the alleged move by the NSA amounts to the invasion of privacy and confidentiality as required in the medical field. These lab technicians are also reported to be working in fear as a result of the situation. At the same time, the Liberia Association of Medical Laboratory Technology has written the Minister of Health, Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah, to intervene into the matter. Since the communication was served several days ago, Dr. Jallah is yet to acknowledge the receipt, or intervene into the matter.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 19:30 UTC
INTERVIEW: Journalist Released From COVID-19 Treatment Center ‘Stranded’, Recounts Stay at 14 Military Hospital
FPA: Did they tell you that you were going to spend 14 days at the guest house before going to Tappita? FPA: For the 14 days you spent at the 14 Military Hospital, were you ever treated with any sort of medicine? And they said it’s ‘in your system’…FPA: What did they Tell you when you were being taken to the guest house? They did not tell me I will be here for two days, for one day or for 14 days. FPA: Let’s agree you are going to stay there for 14 days, what are your fears?
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May 01, 2020 17:29 UTC
Chinese Embassy Refutes Allegations of Discrimination Against Liberians in China
Monrovia – The Deputy Chief of Mission of the embassy of the People’s Republic of China in Monrovia said his government has “zero tolerance for discrimination,” while stressing that reports that Liberians are being maltreated in China are untrue. Mr. Xu Kun said that these “fake news” being share on social media about Africans or Liberians are maltreated in China. “China is one of the first countries to donate medical equipment to Liberia. “As good brothers and sisters, I strongly believe that the health and safety of Chinese people in Liberia will be well guarded by the Liberian government. “The second batch of medical equipment donated by the Chinese government to Liberia will be here soon.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 12:45 UTC
LIBERIA: How Infighting, Accountability, Transparency Issues Hurting Quest to Beat COVID-19
The lack of transparency suggest infighting and politicking is overshadowing emphasis on the more important issues of testing and contact tracing. Last month, Broh left out Dr. Fallah from the revised COVID-19 National Response team. In a statement signed by the Communications Consultant of the Health Ministry, Mr. Sorbor George, the Helath Ministry clarified that there is absolutely no change to the IMS structure. The infighting, accountability and transparency issues appear to be stalling Liberia’s quest to beat the virus. As Liberia continues to struggle in its quest to battle COVID-19, some stakeholders are growing increasingly concerned that the infighting could affect Liberia’s ability to fight the pandemic.
Source:Front Page Africa
May 01, 2020 11:26 UTC
Gender Ministry Dispels Child Rights Advocate Satta Sheriff Claims
Monrovia – The Ministry of Gender Children and Social Protection has reacted to comments made by the former Speaker of the Liberian Children’s Parliament Satta Sheriff that they have been sidelined during the COVID-19 period amid rise in sexual gender-based violence incidents are in the country. The release furthered that the Minister of Gender Children and Social Protection was appointed by President George Weah to serve as a member of the Special Presidential Advisory Committee on Coronavirus (SPACOC). This, according to the release, means the Ministry was mandated by the President to have the Ministry lead two of the Government’s National Response Pillars in the fight against COVID-19. In addition to being the lead on those two pillars, the Ministry said it was appointed by President Weah to serve as a member on the Food Support Steering Committee. The Ministry also supports the Risk Communications and Community Governance Pillars and has been tagged under ECOC, to coordinate the National Response Call Center (NRCC), the release noted.
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May 01, 2020 09:33 UTC
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.
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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