Ian SpeersA Critical Referral Saves Lives in Remote Liberia“Pregnancy is all about life,” explained Theresa, as she sat comforting her youngest child. This fact and protecting life, she said are…Sep 24, 2018Sep 24, 2018
Ian SpeersSafeguarding the Health of Health Workers in LiberiaThe Ebola virus disease was first reported in Liberia in March of 2014, after spreading from neighboring Guinea. The following year, Ebola…Sep 24, 2018Sep 24, 2018
Ian SpeersWhen There is no MedicineImagine racing a sick or injured loved one in need of immediate care to a hospital or clinic. But when you carry them into the hospital…Aug 17, 2018Aug 17, 2018
Ian SpeersA Local Health System in Liberia Devastated by Fires (Part 2) — Americares ResponseIn response to the recent disastrous fires at the Liberian Government Hospital (LGH), Americares has been working in partnership with the…Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018
Ian SpeersA Local Health System in Liberia Devastated by Fires (Part 1)“In terms of maternal mortality, the rate is going up since the incident. If we do not reopen in a shorter period of time, we think there…Jun 19, 2018Jun 19, 2018
Ian SpeersSaving Lives by Taking to the Airwaves in Rural Liberia“I think maternal mortality is everybody’s business,” explained Magdalene, when discussing who should be targeted as part of community…Apr 16, 2018Apr 16, 2018