Source: World Health Organization, Government of Liberia
Country: Liberia
Highlights during the reporting week
•Fifteen out of eighteen samples sent to the laboratory this week were confirmed positive for measles.
- Of these, six were from Bushord Island district (Montserrado), three cases each were from Mamba Kaba and Kakata districts (Margibi), two from district #4 and one was from Buchanana districts (Grand Bassa). Two tested negative and one was equivocal.
•Three cases of suspected Lassa fever from Nimba and Bong County were confirmed positive. An outbreak investigation is ongoing and neighboring counties have been informed.
•A total of five maternal deaths were reported from Montserrado, Nimba and Grand Cape Mount counties.
•A total of eight neo-natal deaths were reported from Bong, Montserrado, Nimba, Lofa and Grand Bassa counties.
•Four AFP cases were reported from Bomi, Lofa and RiverGee counties.
Reporting Coverage
•98% (716/724) of expected health facilities reported from 91 health districts across 15 counties.