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Happy World Environmental Health Day 🙌
26/09/2026

Happy World Environmental Health Day 🙌

As we observe every 1st Saturday as a cleaning day, let’s remember that cleaning is more than making our surroundings lo...
05/09/2026

As we observe every 1st Saturday as a cleaning day, let’s remember that cleaning is more than making our surroundings look good. It is an environmental health intervention. Removing accumulated waste, clearing blocked drains, eliminating stagnant water, and maintaining clean public spaces can help reduce environmental hazards and create healthier communities.

As we participate in this National Cleaning Day, let us move beyond simply cleaning for one day. Let's identify the hazard; assess the risk; take control; prevent the harm. Every clean drain, properly managed waste site, and hazard-free environment is a step toward protecting public health.

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I may not be able to solve every problem I come across in my community, but I can educate, create awareness, and use wha...
29/08/2026

I may not be able to solve every problem I come across in my community, but I can educate, create awareness, and use what I know to help people live healthier lives. If knowledge can prevent harm, then sharing that knowledge is one way of giving back to society. ✍️




Sometimes, an unhealthy environment becomes so familiar that poor sanitation starts to feel like a normal part of life, ...
17/08/2026

Sometimes, an unhealthy environment becomes so familiar that poor sanitation starts to feel like a normal part of life, but we forget to understand that what feels “normal” is not always safe. Our surroundings directly influence our health, dignity, and quality of life.

We must challenge unhealthy norms, promote positive environmental practices, and create communities where good sanitation becomes the standard, not the exception.

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Word of the day ✍️
13/08/2026

Word of the day ✍️

07/07/2026

Messi is the absolute G.O.A.T ✊️💪

Can a Person Be Punished for Selling Expired Products or Food? ———————————————————————The answer is YES. For instance: A...
18/03/2026

Can a Person Be Punished for Selling Expired Products or Food?
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The answer is YES.

For instance:
A shop owner keeps expired food products on the shelf and continues selling them to customers, the customers buy them without checking the date and later get sick.

Under the Public Health Law of Liberia, selling unwholesome, contaminated, or unfit food for human consumption is prohibited.

According to Chapter 23 – Section 23.3, Sale of Unwholesome or Adulterated Food Prohibited

The law states:
“No person shall sell or offer for sale any food which is unwholesome, contaminated, adulterated, or otherwise unfit for human consumption.”

Expired products fall directly under this category because they are considered unsafe and unfit for consumption.

Here is where the Powers of Health Authorities applied; If such products are found, under the PHLL - Section 23.6 says; Seizure and Destruction of Unwholesome Food and Products.

This simply means public health authorities may:
•Seize the expired or contaminated goods
•Destroy them to protect public health

However, the penalty for selling “Expired Products” is also intended. Under Chapter 5 – Sanctions- Section 5.1

Says; any person who violates the Public Health Law may be liable to a civil penalty not exceeding $100, and if the violation continues, an additional penalty of up to $25 per day may be imposed.

Moral Lesson: Selling expired goods is not just bad business, it is against the law in Liberia. Always check expiry dates, whether you are the seller or the buyer. Because what looks like a small mistake can become a serious public health offence.

Selling of “Expired Products/Food” can:
•Harm public health
•Spread foodborne diseases
•Lead to closure of the business
•Result in fines or legal action

Law has its surprises, and public health law is one of them.

✍️ I’m Sekou V. Jabateh
Your Environmental Health Technician
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17/03/2026

Do You Know That One Can Be Punished for Selling Expired Products in Liberia?

Can a Restaurant Operate Without Sanitation Inspection in Liberia?—————————————————————————The answer is NO.For example:...
16/03/2026

Can a Restaurant Operate Without Sanitation Inspection in Liberia?
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The answer is NO.

For example:

Someone opens a restaurant in a community, and people come daily to buy food, but the health authorities have never inspected the place, and the owner has no permit to operate.

Under the Public Health Law of Liberia, food establishments must meet sanitation standards and obtain proper authorization before operating.

Under the Revised Public Health Law of Liberia, 2019. Chapter 23 – Food, Beverages and Food Establishments; Section 23.14

The law states: “In cities whose population is 5,000 or more or are county capitals, no person shall maintain or operate a restaurant without a permit issued in accordance with the provisions of Chapter 2.”

This means a restaurant must obtain a permit before it begins operating.

To obtain this permit, the application must include information such as:
•The type of restaurant
•The layout of the premises
•The equipment to be used
•The sanitary program of the establishment
•Health certificates of those operating in it.

This process commonly involves sanitation inspection by the County Health Administration.

The law also gives health authorities the power to act if conditions are unsafe.

Meanwhile, section 23.10 – Sealing Up of Insanitary Establishments (Authorize not to operate)

Health authorities may order the closure or sealing of a food establishment that operates under insanitary conditions.

Operating a restaurant is not only about cooking food.
Under Liberian law, it requires:
•Sanitary premises
•Inspection by health authorities
•A valid permit to operate

Without these, the restaurant may be closed by public health authorities or face legal penalties.

The public health law exists to protect the public from food contamination, food poisoning, and disease outbreaks.

Sometimes the food you eat outside is not just a business matter; it is also a legal matter.

❗️TAKE NOTE AND DO THE NEEDFUL

✍️ I’m Sekou V. Jabateh
Your Licensed Environmental Health Technician
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Do You Know That One Can Be Punished for Creating a Public Nuisance or Dumping Waste in Liberia?————————————————————————...
15/03/2026

Do You Know That One Can Be Punished for Creating a Public Nuisance or Dumping Waste in Liberia?
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The answer is YES.

Imagine this situation.

A person throws garbage into the drainage in front of their house.
Another person allows waste and stagnant water to accumulate or fill up around their yard.

This is in accordance with the Public Health Law of Liberia, which protects environmental sanitation.

Environmental Sanitation Chapter 21-Nuisances
Section 21.2 – Creating or Maintaining a Nuisance Prohibited

Here is what the law states:
“No person shall commit or maintain a nuisance as defined in section 21.1, and no person shall allow such nuisance to exist or be created in respect of any matter, thing, chattel, or premises which he owns or controls.” 

In simple terms, any person who creates or allows an unhealthy condition to exist on property they control is violating the law.

For example:

•Dumping garbage in public places
•Allowing waste to accumulate around homes
•Creating stagnant water that breeds mosquitoes
•Keeping unsanitary premises that threaten public health

❗️Now take note of this; because many people do not know.

Section 21.8 – Court Order and Penalty

If the court finds that a nuisance or waste exists, it may:
•Order the person responsible to remove the nuisance; and
•Impose a civil penalty not exceeding $100. 

Additionally, if the nuisance continues:

Chapter 5 – Sanctions, Section 5.1

Says; Any person violating the provisions of this law may be liable to a civil penalty not exceeding $100, and if the violation continues, an additional penalty up to $25 per day may be imposed. 

Moral Lesson: Keeping your environment clean is not only a good practice, but it is also required by law in Liberia.

Public health laws exist to protect everyone in the community. Sometimes the smallest actions, like dumping garbage anywhere, can become a legal offense.

I'm Sekou V. Jabateh
Your Licensed Environmental Health Technician.

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