During Liberia’s epidemic, analysts pointed to multiple obstacles blocking effective response: inadequate health facilities and resources, citizens’ mistrust of government, and the slow international response. There were questions about whether the Ebola outbreak would have severe consequences for Liberia’s already embattled government, leaving citizens even more distrustful of government and its ability to protect and provide for them. They interviewed 1,200 Liberian adults to learn their opinions on government and the economy and their experiences navigating the Ebola epidemic. What were Liberians’ opinions about their government and government services? Perhaps more important going forward, two-thirds of Liberians said they were “very” or “somewhat” confident that their government has taken steps to be better prepared to fight a future Ebola outbreak.

Source: Washington Post January 13, 2017 14:03 UTC