Tag: Ebola
Leader says, ‘COVID needs no passport’
Special report by Dr. Muriel Nelson, chair of COVID Emergency Response for the Liberia Conference. Deaths, so far, are low. She and the committee hope to keep it that way.
Bishop John Yambasu dead at 63
KATHY L. GILBERT UM News Sierra Leone Area Bishop John K. Yambasu, who died in a car accident August 16, is being remembered for his courage, leadership, and love of The United Methodist Church and Jesus Christ. Yambasu, 63, had many titles — bishop, chancellor of Africa University, and president of the Africa College… Continue Reading Bishop John Yambasu dead at 63
Liberia still Ebola-free
In the two years since Liberia was declared Ebola-free, United Methodist schools and hospitals have helped the country recover.
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo
United Methodist leaders vow to raise awareness to help stop the spread of the deadly virus in DR Congo.
Liberia’s Ebola survivors still suffer
Liberia is now Ebola-free, but many stricken with the virus are experiencing health issues.
Stranded by Ebola
Pictured are six of the girls stranded at June Hartranft Memorial Primary School for Girls in Sierra Leone after the country’s deadly Ebola outbreak. From left are Esther Cooper, 15; Kadiatu Juana, 10; Hawa Bayoh, 10; Ramatu Kamara, 11; Magdalene Kamara, 9; and Aminata Bayoh, 11. PHILEAS JUSU United Methodist News
Liberia declares victory over ebola
Liberia’s Minister for Public Health says the country is well prepared for any new ebola outbreak.
Ebola back in Sierra Leone
PHILEAS JUSU United Methodist News Service Shock, apprehension and confusion gripped the city of Magburaka in northern Sierra Leone when a 22-year-old resident’s positive Ebola test result was made public nearly three days after she died and was given normal burial, including washing of the corpse. The news came less than 24 hours after the… Continue Reading Ebola back in Sierra Leone
Ebola resurfaces in Liberia
JULU SWEN United Methodist News Service Three new cases of Ebola have been confirmed in Liberia after the West African nation has been twice declared Ebola-free, according to Ministry of Health authorities.