Ebola Preparedness: Liberia says it’s still Ebola-free, but a new NPHIL assessment found big weak spots in border screening, emergency logistics, ambulance capacity, and isolation readiness across 15 counties—raising concern if the regional outbreak spills over. Maternal Health: A global look at childbirth safety shows huge gaps between countries, with some near-zero risk and others still losing mothers at crisis levels—an urgent reminder for Liberia’s own maternal care priorities. Care Economy: UN Women and the Government of Liberia launched a Care Snapshot Report estimating women’s unpaid care work at about US$530 million a year, urging investment in childcare, healthcare, water and sanitation, and social protection. Environment & Lab Capacity: President Boakai commissioned an EPA Elemental Analyzer (IAEA support) to strengthen local testing for soil and water health—aimed at better public health and farming decisions. Agriculture Support: Germany (BMZ) and Welthungerhilfe donated vehicles and motorcycles to CHAP to expand climate-resilient rice production and extension services. Health Workforce & Training: The West African College of Physicians (Liberia chapter) holds its 10th AGSM, spotlighting specialist care gaps and the push for stronger local training and research. Governance & Health Spending: Nobel laureate Leymah Gbowee and ALJA weigh in on proposals to expand Liberia’s legislature, arguing funds should go to schools, hospitals, and roads instead.