CHARLESVILLE, LIBERIA – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) wishes to inform the public that the NPHIL regularly and routinely conducts surveillance and laboratory tests for Viral Haemorrhagic fever pathogens (VHF) which include Ebola virus and Marburg virus.
According to a press release issued by NPHIL on Thursday, September 11, 2025, and signed by Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, as of September 10, 2025, at 21:00 GMT, all specimens received and tested using the molecular PCR method at NPHIL’s National Reference Laboratory have returned negative results for both Ebola and Marburg viruses. These negative results effectively rule out the presence of any of the indicated Viral Hemorrhagic Fever (VHF) infections in the tested specimens.
In this regard, the public is hereby informed that the NPHIL cannot confirm any suspected VHF case in Liberia as of today, 10th September 2025 at 21:50 GMT. Viral hemorrhagic fevers (VHF) are caused by many different viruses that are found in nature in animals, and the NPHIL is vigilant.
The NPHIL admonishes the general public and scientific community to remain calm and not to panic. Furthermore, NPHIL advises the public to continue observing all public health measures put in place by the NPHIL as the nation’s diseases surveillance system continues its work to keep the country safe of diseases.
Meanwhile, the Press and the general public are highly encouraged to directly contact the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) for verification of any information as the NPHIL performs its statutory duties as the nation’s response entity against public health threats — currently responding to concurrent outbreaks of Mpox, Lassa and Measles. To report suspected cases, please call the Hotline #4455.
