Health Authorities Dismiss Ebola Rumors, Confirm No Case of EVD in Liberia
May 23, 2025
Liberia’s health authorities have dismissed social media reports suggesting an Ebola outbreak in the country, stressing that there are no suspected, probable, or confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease.
In a joint release, the Ministry of Health, the National Public Health Institute of Liberia, and the John F. Kennedy Medical Center urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified reports capable of causing fear.
The institutions said official updates on disease outbreaks in Liberia remain the responsibility of the Ministry of Health and NPHIL, warning against misinformation circulating online.
Meanwhile, health authorities disclosed that surveillance and preparedness efforts remain active across the country, including monitoring at health facilities and border points.
They also encouraged the public to maintain regular handwashing, avoid direct contact with bodily fluids of sick persons, report suspected illnesses early, and rely on official health updates.
