By Othello Sarweh Nimely
Monrovia-November 8, 2025: The Nationwide Public Well being Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), working alongside the Ministry of Well being (MOH) and worldwide companions, has rolled out a daring three-month plan to cease the unfold of Mpox throughout the nation.
At a press convention in Monrovia on Friday, Liberia’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Catherine T. Cooper, supplied an in depth replace on the present outbreak and defined how the federal government is stepping up its response.
In line with her, as of November 3, 2025, Liberia has reported 2,447 suspected circumstances of Mpox throughout 65 of 98 well being districts in all 15 counties. Of the two,309 samples examined, 1,308 have been confirmed constructive, giving a positivity fee of 56.6 p.c. Six folks have sadly died from the illness, whereas 1,154 sufferers have absolutely recovered.
Presently, there are 148 energetic circumstances below medical care or home-based administration. Most of those circumstances are in Montserrado County, which accounts for 57 p.c of infections. Nimba follows with 18 p.c, whereas Margibi and Grand Bassa make up 7 p.c and 5 p.c, respectively. The remaining counties every characterize lower than 2 p.c of circumstances.
Dr. Cooper mentioned the numbers present that progress is being made, however the combat is way from over.
“We’ve made essential strides, however continued group transmission poses a critical threat,” she warned. “This requires daring, sustained motion from all of us.”
Underneath the management of Dr. Sia Wata Camanor, Interim Director-Normal of NPHIL, the institute and the MOH have pledged to strengthen response efforts between November 2025 and January 2026.
Dr. Camanor, who took workplace lately has vowed to rework NPHIL into a contemporary and resilient public well being establishment. She has prioritized human capability growth, laboratory upgrades, stronger surveillance programs, and deeper collaboration with native and worldwide companions.
NPHIL’s plan focuses on 4 key methods: Enhanced Case Detection and Scientific Administration, Strong Danger Communication and Group Engagement, Preventive Ring Vaccination and Strengthened Coordination and Monitoring.
The three-month nationwide response goals to Examine a minimum of 90 p.c of suspected circumstances inside 48 hours, obtain zero preventable deaths by way of well timed care and improved intensive care capability, administer all 42,720 doses of Mpox vaccines to high-risk populations by January 2026, Attain 80 p.c public consciousness on prevention and early care-seeking in hotspot areas.
Dr. Cooper attraction for nationwide unity within the combat towards Mpox. “Liberia stands at a important turning level,” she mentioned. “With out daring motion, Mpox transmission will proceed to escalate, placing lives and communities in danger. However with collective effort, we are able to cease it.”
The Ministry of Well being and NPHIL are urging all Liberians to remain alert, apply common handwashing, keep away from dangerous contact, and report any suspected Mpox signs to the closest well being facility.
