Liberia’s Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) have issued an Ebola alert, urging citizens to avoid unnecessary travel to affected countries and to observe basic health protocols, including avoiding direct contact with sick people and practicing regular handwashing.
The alert follows reports of an Ebola outbreak in Ituri Province in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. While there are no confirmed cases in Liberia, health authorities said they are monitoring the situation closely in coordination with the World Health Organization, Africa CDC and regional partners, and maintaining surveillance at health facilities and border points.
“Liberia remains mindful of the impact Ebola previously had on the country,” the Ministry said, noting strengthened disease surveillance, laboratory capacity, border health measures and emergency preparedness since the 2014–16 epidemic.
That crisis killed more than 10,000 people in Liberia and decimated the country’s economy, disrupting mining, agriculture and public services and setting back development gains for years.
Ebola virus disease spreads through direct contact with the blood or bodily fluids of an infected person, contaminated objects or infected animals.
Authorities reiterated that symptomatic individuals are the ones who can transmit the disease and warned the public to report suspected illnesses promptly and to follow official guidance.
Health officials said ongoing preparedness activities include public awareness campaigns, coordination with international partners and continued training of healthcare workers.
The government reassured Liberians that there are currently no confirmed Ebola cases in the country and promised to provide updates through official channels as needed.
