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Liberia Lassa fever Sitrep: February 2, 2024

Situational Context  Lassa fever is a major public health concern in Liberia and West Africa at large. To date, eight (8) out of the fifteen (15) counties (Bong, Grand Bassa, Nimba, Margibi, Lofa, Montserrado, Grand Kru, and River Gee) have reported confirmed cases. Bong, Grand Bassa, and Nimba counties are endemic, while Margibi, Lofa, Montserrado,…

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Multisectoral Coordination Of Laboratory Systems And Services Toward One Health

Introduction The Ministry of Heath in Liberia works closely with several units and organizations to support laboratory operations (Figure 1).   Figure 1. The Ministry of Health and Associated Laboratory Units/Partners National Laboratory System The National Laboratory System (NLS) comprises the Public Health Reference Laboratory, the Research Laboratory, Clinical Laboratories, the Animal Health Laboratory, the…

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