Implementation of the 7-1-7 target for detection, notification, and response to public health threats in five countries: a retrospective, observational study
Abstract Background: Suboptimal detection and response to recent outbreaks, including COVID-19 and mpox (formerly known as monkeypox), have shown that the world is insufficiently prepared for public health threats. Routine monitoring of detection and response performance of health emergency systems through timeliness metrics has been proposed to evaluate and improve outbreak preparedness and contain health threats…
Read articleCOVID-19 reinfection in Liberia: Implication for improving disease surveillance
Abstract COVID-19 remains a serious disruption to human health, social, and economic existence. Reinfection with the virus intensifies fears and raises more questions among countries, with few documented reports. This study investigated cases of COVID-19 reinfection using patients’ laboratory test results between March 2020 and July 2021 in Liberia. Data obtained from Liberia’s Ministry of…
Read articleLiberia health system’s journey to long-term recovery and resilience post-Ebola: a case study of an exemplary multi-year collaboration
This article is part of the Research Topic ‘Health Systems Recovery in the Context of COVID-19 and Protracted Conflict‘ Liberia is one of the three countries worst hit by the 2014–2016 West Africa Ebola Virus disease (EVD) outbreak, during which it recorded over 10,000 cases, including health workers. Estimates suggest that the non-EVD morbidity and…
Read articlePartnership with Liberia Builds Scientific Capacity and Strengthens Global Pandemic Security
Beginning in May, Liberia saw a troubling spike in cases of COVID-19, but lacking the sophisticated equipment and technical ability to test samples, scientists at the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) were unsure whether or not the crisis could be attributed to an emerging strain of the virus. To get the answer quickly,…
Read articleProcurement And Supply Chain Management Plan
Introduction Laboratory tests vary in complexity, and the type of reagents and supplies required to carry out these tests is as varied as the type of tests. Although certain laboratory tests share supplies, a significant inventory of the said supplies is still necessary. Considering this, supplies have serious implications for the design of the logistics…
Read articleMultisectoral 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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