Liberia Confronts the Coronavirus




Global Dispatches -- World News That Matters show

Summary: My guest, Dr. Mosoka P Fallah, is helping to lead Liberia's fight against COVID-19. He is an infectious disease and public health expert and the Director General National Public Health Institute of Liberia. Dr. Fallah was a key player in Liberia's successful suppression of Ebola in 2014. Liberia's experience with Ebola is very informative of how their government and society handles COVID-19. We discuss the role of regional cooperation in the fight against COVID-19 before we dive into Liberia's situation.