In separate comments, they promised to build a resilient health sector by improving the lives of health workers. The nation’s Chief Medical Officer-designate also promised to resuscitate the Mental Health program that has been boosted by the passing into law of the Mental Health Act by the Liberian Legislature. Globally, the burden of mental health disorders demonstrates a major public health problem that affects patients, family members, society and the nation as a whole. A survey conducted in the health sector shows that there are 840 health facilities in Liberia of which 52% are public health management information system. Little over 71% of the population has access to basic healthcare within 1hr or 5km in Liberia, Demographic health survey.

Source: Front Page Africa February 07, 2018 02:03 UTC