Which diseases have been major health problems in Liberia?

Liberia has faced significant public health challenges, many of which were exacerbated by years of civil conflict and the destruction of health care infrastructure.1

Major health problems in the country include:

• Endemic Diseases: Malaria and measles are significant concerns, while yellow fever, cholera, tuberculosis, and malnutrition are also prevalent.1
• Infant Mortality: Dysentery, malaria, and diarrhea are primary causes of high infant mortality rates.1
• Ebola Virus Disease: In 2014, Liberia experienced a devastating outbreak of Ebola virus disease, which resulted in more than 4,800 deaths and severely decimated the national health care system before it was brought under control in 2016.23
• HIV/AIDS: The occurrence of HIV/AIDS has been an area of growing concern, with rates that are higher than the world average.1

Addressing these health crises remains a priority, as the country continues to work toward reestablishing and strengthening its medical infrastructure.1