The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) and the Ministry of Health have assured Liberians that Liberia is on high alert and that no Ebola case has been detected or reported.
NPHIL Acting Director-General, Dr. Sia Wata Camanor, said, however, that the government has stepped up surveillance at all border and entry points, including the Roberts International Airport (RIA), to screen all persons entering the country.
Dr. Camanor dispelled the fear at the Ministry of Information's regular press briefing on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. The Ministry of Health issued a national health alert over the weekend, which reassured the public that there has been no confirmed Ebola case detected in Liberia.
Statements by NPHIL and the Ministry of Health followed news reports about the renewed outbreak of the Ebola Virus killing more than one hundred persons in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
NPHIL said health authorities in Liberia are closely monitoring the developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo in collaboration with regional and international public health partners, including the World Health Organization and the Africa CDC.
Dr. Camanor said Liberia is at low risk, but it's treating the matter as a national security priority with great readiness and preparedness for any eventuality.
She recalled; Liberia’s bitter experiences with the outbreak of both the Ebola and COVID-19 and said the two incidents have helped strengthen the health system, but stressed the need for critical support, including adequate funding.
She stressed the need for routine surveillance, active community engagement to counteract the spread of misinformation and continuous monitoring nationwide.

Dr. Camanor said, besides ports and border surveillance, Liberian health authorities have also instituted other proactive measures, including laboratory preparedness and rapid response and coordination, which include functional incident management systems, ready-to-deploy rapid response teams, and multi-sectoral coordination involving government, security agencies, and partners.
Regarding risk communication, Dr. Camanor said authorities have also strengthened public communication to ensure timely and accurate information, including public awareness campaigns through radio and community platforms, engagement with local leaders and institutions, and monitoring misinformation and rumors.”

She appealed to the public to remain vigilant and report any unusual illness, and take all precautions including regular hand hygiene, avoid contact with bodily fluids of sick persons, seek early medical care and report suspected cases promptly.