The lethal Ebola outbreak has officially ended in Liberia. The World Health Organization made it official May 11 with a declaration ceremony held at Centennial Memorial Pavilion in Monrovia.
The president of Liberia, the president of Togo, international diplomats, various partners and thousands of Liberians attended the program.
So many churches, partners, friends and individuals aided us collectively and independently to sustain this great achievement. Indeed we were overwhelmed by countless challenges and you provided us with help. You stood with us in tangible ways. We are grateful. I thank my God.
While the challenges still linger, we are grateful and joyful. The challenges of poor health care services, poor hygienic conditions, increased orphan crisis and deplorable economic conditions continue to confront us. We are resolved to remain prisoners of hope to work on these challenges.
We are aware the Ebola virus is not totally eradicated from Liberia until it is eradicated in our West African region, especially Guinea and Sierra Leone. We stand in solidarity and prayers with our sisters and brothers there.
Olu Q. Menjay, president
Liberia Baptist Missionary and Educational Convention
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