NPHIL: Those under observation came from Ebola affected East African countries, including Uganda and DR Congo.”
Authorities at the National Public Health in Liberia (NPHIL) have confirmed the presence of 16 foreign nationals. NPHIL says, the foreigners arrived from affected (not named) Ebola African countries. They are been kept Under Surveillance for fear of the Ebola Virus Disease (EVD.)
NPHIL) has meanwhile, announced that it is currently screening and monitoring the 16 individuals, who recently arrived in the country. “The individuals,” according to the NPHIL’s statement, “are from East African nations, including Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo.” “This measure is part of Liberia’s enhanced surveillance and preparedness efforts in response to the potential re-emergence of the deadly Ebola virus on the African Continent. Up to press time late last night, NPHIL has continuously denied the presence of any confirmed cases of the disease. Although, NPHIL Acting Director General, Dr. Sia Wata Camanor, on Monday, May 25, denied any confirmed or suspected Ebola cases and no active outbreak, she strongly warned that the country remains at “high risk due to regional movement and porous borders.” She said, national preparedness remains a top priority, assuring that public health surveillance system is “strong with improved emergency response mechanisms and a prepared health workforce.” In a related news, the John F. Kennedy Medical Center has suspended Nurse Paola N. Bedell of the E.S. Grant Psychiatric Hospital with immediate effect. Madam Bedell suspension, according to the hospital, stems from an audio message she shared in a WhatsApp group, which claimed that patients with Ebola‑like symptoms were being concealed by JFK and the Ministry of Health. The suspension comes on the same day NPHIL confirmed that 16 individuals from East Africa, including the DR Congo and Uganda, are currently under surveillance after they entered Liberia. Bedell, who was arrested on Saturday, May 23, 2026, was released to her lawyer on Monday, May 25, 2026, as investigation continues.JFK said, the suspension is not a presumption of guilt, but a procedural measure to ensure an impartial and unhindered review of the message.
Madam Bedell has been instructed to refrain from all official duties and representation until the investigation concludes.