By Jamesetta D Williams
MONROVIA – Information Minister and government spokesperson, Jerolimck Piah, has assured the public that Liberia’s disease surveillance system remains active and robust, with health authorities closely monitoring potential public health threats across the country.
Speaking during the Ministry of Information’s regular press briefing, Piah said the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), working in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, county health teams, and community surveillance networks, continues to maintain comprehensive disease monitoring in all 15 counties.
According to the minister, health authorities are actively tracking priority diseases and public health events, including Lassa fever, mpox, measles, rabies, respiratory illnesses, and other emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases.
Piah disclosed that, as part of ongoing preparedness efforts, health officials from NPHIL, the Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), and the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently conducted readiness assessments in several counties, including Nimba, Grand Gedeh, Grand Kru, River Gee, Bong, and Lofa, as well as at key entry points such as the Freeport of Monrovia and Roberts International Airport.
The assessments are aimed at strengthening Liberia’s readiness and cross-border surveillance capabilities amid public health concerns in parts of Eastern and Central Africa.
The government spokesperson emphasized that there is currently no Ebola outbreak in Liberia or anywhere in the West African region, urging citizens to remain calm while continuing to observe recommended public health measures.
He encouraged the public to practice regular handwashing, promptly report suspected illnesses, and seek medical attention when necessary, noting that these measures remain critical to preventing and responding to future public health emergencies.
Piah reaffirmed the government’s commitment to strengthening Liberia’s capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to disease outbreaks, ensuring the country remains prepared for emerging health threats.
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