One Health in Action Liberia (OHIAL) has donated 600 health flyers to the Bong County Health Team as part of its ongoing efforts to support public health awareness and disease prevention amid the Mpox outbreak.
As of June 6,2025, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia reported 772 cases. All 772 cases were tested. Liberia has 167 confirmed cases, 63 active cases, 104 recoveries, and 0 deaths recorded.
The flyers, which focus specifically on the prevention of Mpox (formerly known as Monkeypox), were presented on Monday, June 9, 2025, during the county’s weekly Incident Management System (IMS) meeting. The donation was made by Mr. Sam Livingstone, Program Lead of OHIAL, and received by Dr. Jefferson Sibley, Bong County Health Officer.
Mr. Livingstone emphasized that the materials are intended to boost community-level awareness and empower residents with accurate information about preventing the spread of Mpox, a viral disease that can be transmitted from animals to humans and through close contact with infected individuals.
“We believe that prevention starts with education,” said Livingstone. “These flyers are designed in simple language and visuals so that everyone can understand how to protect themselves regardless of their education status.”
Mr. Livingstone reaffirmed OHIAL’s commitment to supporting the County Health team, adding that One Health In Action Liberia is on standby to provide manpower to spread awareness messages.
Receiving the donation, Dr. Jefferson Sibley expressed gratitude on behalf of the health team and stressed the importance of collaborative efforts in combating public health threats.
“This contribution is timely and highly appreciated,” Dr. Sibley said. “With support from partners like OHIAL, we can strengthen our community outreach and ensure that people are well-informed about preventing infectious diseases like Mpox.”
The Bong County Health Team plans to distribute the flyers through clinics, community health volunteers, and outreach programs in both urban and rural parts of the county.
Mpox has emerged as a public health concern in several countries, and Liberia continues to take preventive measures to reduce the risk of outbreaks.
