Liberia's coast has been experiencing severe coastal erosion due to climate change, affecting communities and economic sectors like fishing and farming. Despite a US$2.9 million Coastal Defense Project by the UNDP and Liberian government, financial sustainability remains a challenge, with uneven distribution and maintenance issues. New projects are underway, including a US$10 million initiative in Sinoe County and a US$25.6 million project funded by the Green Climate Fund. Nature-based solutions, such as planting coconut trees, are being considered alongside traditional seawalls. President George Weah has called for increased funding for climate initiatives at COP28.

Liberia experienced a decline in routine immunization rates during the COVID-19 pandemic, with significant decreases in Penta3 and measles vaccinations in 2020-2021. Misinformation and fear kept caregivers away from health facilities. However, in 2022, immunization rates rebounded due to reduced COVID-19 prevalence, increased community outreach, and media campaigns. The Liberian government, supported by organizations like WHO, UNICEF, and GAVI, is working to improve vaccination coverage and is planning to introduce a malaria vaccine in 2024. Despite challenges, there is a strong overall support for vaccines in the country.

Montserrado County District Eight Representative Acarous Gray stated that the salary harmonization exercise in Liberia is significantly benefiting the country's development. He highlighted that no official in the Weah-led government earns more than eight thousand United States Dollars, with savings from the harmonization being used for crucial infrastructure projects. Gray expressed confidence in President George Weah's re-election in 2023 due to these developments. He criticized the opposition's recent actions as unproductive and indicative of their disinterest in the Liberian people's welfare. Gray also commented on the internal issues within the Collaborating Political Parties, suggesting their inability to lead the country.

Liberia is set to receive the second batch of the AstraZeneca vaccine on August 13, 2021, containing 96,000 doses donated by the French Government through the Convax facility. Deputy Information Minister Jarlawah Tonpo credited President George Weah for the acquisition, which will enable those who received the first dose to complete their vaccination.

Liberia has recorded no new COVID-19 cases in the past two days, marking the first instance of zero cases since the third wave of the pandemic. Health Minister Dr. Wilhelmina Jallah reported 111 active cases, with 12 located at Star Base in Monrovia. The reduction in cases is attributed to citizens following health protocols and the efforts of health workers. Bong, Bomi, Sinoe, Gbarpolu, and Rivercess Counties have no active cases, while the rest of the country is responding to the pandemic.

Oretha and Melvin Sayoue from Grand Bassa, Liberia, have been struggling with infertility for 12 years, facing stigma and challenges in their community. Despite visiting several hospitals, they have not found a successful treatment. Dr. Patience Martor, an embryologist at the Liberian Government Hospital, explains that infertility can be caused by a variety of factors, including sexually transmitted diseases, poor nutrition, and lifestyle choices. She emphasizes the need for early medical intervention and regular health check-ups. The article also highlights the lack of Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) services in Liberia and other parts of the world, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa. Liberia's deputy minister for health services, Dr. Francis Kateh, acknowledges the limitations in infertility services but notes some capabilities in analysis. The article calls for political commitment, health education, and international collaboration to improve infertility services and reduce stigma.

US Ambassador Michael McCarthy stated that Liberia has the potential to reduce the burden of malaria, citing other African countries moving towards malaria elimination. He emphasized the role of the private sector and domestic resources in malaria control during the launch of the Treated Nets Mass Distribution Campaign in Paynesville City. McCarthy reassured the United States Government's commitment to support Liberia in eradicating malaria threats.

Liberian Economist and Politician Samuel Jackson expressed support for President George Weah, citing the opposition's lack of leadership and understanding of economic challenges. He warned that empowering the opposition could result in serious embarrassment and stated that the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has been addressing economic issues.

An angry crowd in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, Liberia, set the local police station on fire in response to the death of Abraham Flagar, who died from internal bleeding after being beaten over a financial dispute. The situation escalated when a Police Special Unit vehicle hit a protester, Wilson Nenneh, leading the mob to attack the police station. Police Spokesman Moses Carter and Grand Gedeh County Superintendent Kai Farley are working to restore calm and have called for security reinforcements.

Moima Briggs Mensah, the Representative for Bong County District Six in Liberia, expressed disappointment over the theft of a government stimulus food package intended for vulnerable people in Lower Bong. During an interview with ELBC on May 7, 2021, she condemned the actions of those responsible for distributing the stimulus package and disclosed that over four hundred bags of rice, beans, and vegetable oil had been seized from the individuals involved. Despite these seizures, no arrests have been made, prompting Representative Mensah to call on police authorities to ensure justice is served.

Vincent Willie, the fourth district representative of Grand Bassa, has launched his senatorial campaign, emphasizing his commitment to youth and women empowerment, infrastructure, safe drinking water, and agriculture. He presented himself as an underdog against candidates from the ruling Coalition for Democratic Change and Liberty Party. Willie highlighted his past achievements, including road rehabilitation and educational initiatives, and urged citizens to vote for him for further development of Grand Bassa County.

Civil society organizations, politicians, and voters in Grand Bassa, Liberia, are concerned about the December 8 referendum due to limited public awareness of the constitutional propositions. Barley Togba, chairperson of the Grand Bassa chapter of the Civil Society Council of Liberia, has called for its postponement, citing inadequate civic education. The National Elections Commission (NEC) has faced budget cuts, reducing civic education days and overall awareness programs. Despite NEC's efforts to conduct voter awareness, there is a consensus among various stakeholders, including politicians and civil society groups like the Press Union of Liberia and Liberian Women Can Lead, that the referendum should be postponed. The referendum seeks to amend the constitution regarding dual citizenship, tenure of elected officials, and changing the election date, requiring a two-thirds majority to pass.

The Ministry of Justice of Liberia concluded a regional consultative meeting in Buchanan, supported by UNDP and the Carter Center, to draft a policy for formalizing alternative dispute resolutions. Participants from three counties provided feedback for the policy, which aims to improve access to justice and reduce court backlogs. The policy will exclude major criminal cases but include minor and civil cases. A national validation conference is planned in Monrovia.

The Collaborating Political Parties, comprising Unity Party, Alternative National Congress, All Liberian Party, and Liberty Party, have officially endorsed Sen. Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence for re-election in Grand Bassa. The endorsement took place at the Liberty Party headquarters in Buchanan, with notable figures like former vice president Joseph Nyumah Boakai and political leader Benoni Urey expressing their support. Karnga-Lawrence, who assumed political leadership of Liberty Party after the 2017 elections, thanked the parties and the people for their support, emphasizing the importance of the CPP and the legacy of the late Charles W. Brumskine. The election is scheduled for December 8, and this will be the first election in Grand Bassa since Brumskine's passing.

Judge Joe S. Barkon of Grand Bassa’s Second Judicial Circuit Court has called for the expansion of the Buchanan Prison Compound to address overcrowding. The prison, originally built in 1966 and converted in 1968, now holds over 90 inmates despite having a capacity for 47. Overcrowding has led to disease outbreaks, and human rights activists have urged the release of detainees with minor offenses. Barkon has freed some minor offenders but stresses the need for a new or expanded facility. Public defender Aaron Kartee has appealed for expedited trials for minor offenses to reduce congestion. The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the court's ability to try cases, with the Supreme Court suspending jury sittings.

A severe motor accident on the Buchanan-Monrovia highway resulted in three fatalities and seven injuries. The incident involved a vehicle owned by Representative Fonati Koffa, which rolled over multiple times into a valley. Survivor Emmanuel B. Kollie described the accident, attributing it to distracted driving by Moses Wesseh, who was driving at the time. The victims were transported to the Liberian Government Hospital in Buchanan, where Dr. Abraham Jawara reported that three people died, and the remaining seven, including an infant, are receiving treatment.