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Jabateh, Paynesville (2026)

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?

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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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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05/02/2026

A medical student writes👇

“𝐈𝐟 𝐲𝐨𝐮’𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐢𝐠𝐡 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐚𝐲𝐢𝐧𝐠, “𝐈’𝐥𝐥 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐝𝐨 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐬𝐨 𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐠𝐨 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐝 𝐬𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥,” 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮.

A lot of us made that same choice. Not because it was the smartest move, but because that’s what we were told. Nobody sat us down and explained the bigger picture. So we followed the system, and many of us are now dealing with the consequences of those decisions.

But it doesn’t have to be you…

Let’s be honest: the world is changing fast, and you shouldn’t limit your future to Liberia alone. The truth is, the enrollment rate into the country’s lone medical school is very low.

When admission doesn’t work out, many Biology or Chemistry graduates struggle to find healthcare jobs, both inside and outside the system because Biology or Chemistry alone doesn’t always come with hands-on clinical skills.

Here’s the part most people don’t talk about 👇🏾
Even the system in Liberia is changing.
I recently learned that the country’s lone Medical school is now accepting:
• Students who did two years of pre-med at the University of Liberia
• Graduated with a BSc in Physician Assistant studies

That alone should tell you something: there’s more than one path. So before you lock yourself into Biology or Chemistry alone, think smart.

Consider doing a first degree in a health-related field such as Nursing, Physician Assistant, Midwifery, Medical Laboratory Sciences, or Public Health.

Why?

Because even if med school doesn’t happen immediately, you’ll already have real skills, real experience, and a real job in healthcare, not just a degree and frustration.

And here’s the bonus.

There are many medical schools worldwide that accept students with these qualifications. You’re not giving up your dream, you’re protecting it.

Most of us didn’t hear this early enough. You are hearing it now. Learn from our experience. Plan ahead. Think global.

Your dream of becoming a doctor deserves options.., not pressure, not guesswork, not suffering.”

Lay old ppl can say “a hint to the wise, is sufficient”. 🙌🏻

Credit: Thompson Reeves

16/01/2026

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15/01/2026

The closer the goal is scored to full time, the greater the emotional damage inflicted😂

21/11/2025

“HIV and AIDS are Alarming”

Why does it seem like our health lacks priority? Why does the healthcare system lack its urgency? Why do citizens receive the remnants of facilities designed for their safety?

Since these questions are left UNANSWERED, we as individuals should understand that the weight of HIV doesn’t become lighter for those who are younger and the agony of AIDS doesn’t become smaller for those who are weaker. On a daily basis, the health and safety of us (citizens) are mentioned but do not get the same attention.
So today as a youth like you, I beg that we shouldn't allow ourselves to be carried away by our s*xual emotions, I plead that we take radical actions to prioritize those preventive measures of HIV/AIDS equally.

HIV affects everyone, regardless of age, strength, tribe or nationality. Being a youth does not reduce the impact of the virus, nor being physically weak or vulnerable does not make the suffering from AIDS any less.

No group is spared from its seriousness, we should emphasize the need for awareness, prevention, support, and compassion for all those who are affected.

ON A STATISTICAL NOTE (2025)
The population of Liberia is approximately 5.73 million (Worldometer).
People who are living with HIV/AIDS are about 34,000–36,000 (MoHLiberia).
The Percentage of the population with HIV/AIDS is 0.6%
For every 1,000 people with HIV/AIDS, there is a death rate of 17.5 per year which is 0.0175%

HIV/AIDS is now a serious public health concern in Liberia, even though progress has been made, people still face stigma, limited access to treatment, and high vulnerability, especially among young people, and women.

Let’s stand together:
❗️Promote prevention
❗️Encourage testing
❗️Support those living with HIV
❗️Fight stigma and discrimination

HIV is heavy for everyone but together, we can lighten the burden.

✍️EHT_Jabateh★

01/11/2025

Let’s Talk Man-to-Man about COPD “When Your Lungs Say ‘We Tired, Bro.’” 😮‍💨

Have you ever climbed a few stairs and suddenly felt like you just ran a marathon?🏃‍♂️
Or you start coughing up phlegm every morning and think, maybe it’s just the weather? 🌧️

Nah bro 😤 sometimes, it’s not the weather.
It’s COPD; Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, when your lungs are basically saying, “Fam, we can’t keep up with your lifestyle!” 😩

✅Meet the Culprit:

COPD isn’t one single disease — it’s a combo of two main troublemakers:
❗️Chronic Bronchitis: Long-term cough with mucus every day. 😷
❗️Emphysema: When the tiny air sacs in your lungs (alveoli) get damaged and lose their bounce.

Both make it hard for air to flow in and out.
It’s like trying to breathe through a tiny straw.

🚬 The Main Suspect: Smoking

Let’s be real, bro. Smoking is the #1 cause.
Ci******es, ci**rs, sh**ha, even second-hand smoke, all choke your lungs slowly. 😤 I’m glad that the government banned sh**ha, I hope they can ban ci******es too🥱

Another thing, it’s not just smoke:
❗️Dust and fumes from work (mechanics, construction, mining, etc.)
❗️Air pollution
❗️Burning charcoal or firewood indoors
can all trigger or worsen COPD.

Your lungs ain’t built for smoke, they’re built for oxygen. 🌬️

😮‍💨 The Symptoms (When Breathing Becomes a Workout)

If you notice these signs, don’t ignore them, bro:
📌Constant cough with mucus
📌Shortness of breath (especially during work or walking)
📌Wheezing or noisy breathing 😮‍💨
📌Chest tightness
📌Feeling tired even after small tasks

At first, it might seem small then suddenly, you can’t even walk to the bathroom without losing your breath. 😥

🧪 How It’s Diagnosed:

Don’t guess, get tested!
Doctors check your lungs with:
❗️Spirometry test: You blow into a machine to measure how well your lungs work.
❗️Chest X-ray or CT scan: To see the damage.
❗️Blood tests: To check oxygen levels.

Testing is simple and ignoring it is dangerous. ⚠️

💊 Treatment (How to Help Your Lungs Catch a Break)

There’s no permanent cure yet, but you can manage COPD like a boss 💪

Doctors might recommend:
📌Inhalers or nebulizers: Help open your airways.
📌Medications: Reduce inflammation and mucus.
📌Oxygen therapy: If your oxygen levels drop.
📌Pulmonary rehab: Exercises and breathing techniques to strengthen your lungs.

And the biggest treatment of all:
🚭 QUIT SMOKING.
That’s how you stop it from getting worse.

💨 How to Protect Your Lungs Like a Real G:

✅ Quit smoking (your lungs will literally thank you).
✅ Avoid dusty, smoky, or polluted environments.
✅ Wear a mask at work if you deal with fumes or dust.
✅ Eat healthy, stay hydrated, and exercise lightly.

💬 Real Talk, Bro:

Struggling to breathe doesn’t make you weak, it means your lungs need help.
The strongest thing a man can do is take care of his health, not ignore it. 💯

If your car engine was smoking every morning, you’d fix it fast. If you are hungry you will rush for food to eat😁
So why ignore your lungs, bro? 🫁🔥

😂 Funny But True:

Your lungs are like your girlfriend —
treat them right and they’ll love you for life. ❤️
But fill them with smoke and stress? They’ll pack up and leave! 😭

🌟 Moral Lesson:

Real men breathe easy because they take action early.
Don’t wait till you’re gasping for air; act now. 💪

Protect your lungs, protect your life. 🌬️

Jabateh ✍️ The Certified EHT.

29/10/2025

Bro to Bro, let's end this👇

You ever wake up and notice a weird burning when you p*e?
Or see some mysterious liquid dripping out down there and you tell yourself, “Ahh, maybe it’s just too much milk I drunk.”

Nah bro, that’s not milk. That’s Gonorrhea, CKA; sweet pepe😭

📌Meet the Culprit: Neisseria gonorrhoeae

This little bacteria doesn’t play, it loves to live and multiply in warm, moist areas like your urethra (that’s the p*e pipe, bro), throat, eyes, or even your re**um.

It’s one of the most common s*xually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide. 🌍
And here’s the kicker, sometimes, it hides quietly without symptoms.

How You Catch It😁

Gonorrhea spreads mainly through unprotected s*x:
Vaginal s*x 🍑
Oral s*x 👄
A**l s*x 🍑

Sharing s*x toys without cleaning them properly can also pass it along.
And no, you can’t get it from a toilet seat. 🙄

The Symptoms (When Your Manhood Starts Complaining”)

For Men:🙍‍♂️
✅Burning or pain when p*eing 🚽🔥
✅Thick yellow, white, or green discharge from the p***s 💧
✅Swelling or pain in the testicles ⚽
✅Itching or soreness in the a**s (for those who engage in a**l s*x)

For Women 🙎‍♀️
📌Pain when urinating
📌Unusual vaginal discharge
📌Abdominal pain

Sometimes, there are no symptoms at all and that’s what makes Gonorrhea sneaky. 😑

🧪 How It’s Diagnosed:

Doctors usually take a urine sample or swab from the discharge area.
Testing is quick, confidential, and saves your future self from pain.

💊 Treatment:

Gonorrhea is curable! 🙌
Doctors treat it with antibiotics, usually a single injection or pills.

But here’s the twist, some strains of Gonorrhea are becoming resistant to common antibiotics.
📌That’s why it’s important to:
📌Take all the medicine prescribed
📌Avoid s*x until your doctor clears you
📌Tell your partner(s) to get treated too

If you don’t, it can come back stronger and meaner. 💀

What Happens If You Ignore It?

Ignoring Gonorrhea doesn’t make it go away, it just makes it worse.
In men, it can lead to:
❗️Painful swelling in the testicles
❗️Infertility (yep, it can mess with your baby-making power)
❗️Joint infections or severe pain

Bro, don’t let pride make you suffer. 😤

🧴 How to Protect Yourself:

✅ Always use condoms (properly, every time).
✅ Limit multiple partners, loyalty is underrated.
✅ Get tested regularly if you’re s*xually active.
✅ Don’t ignore unusual discharge, burning, or pain.

💬 Real Talk, Bro:

Having Gonorrhea doesn’t mean you’re dirty, it means you’re human.
What defines you is how responsibly you handle it.

Getting tested, getting treated, and protecting your partner = real masculinity. 💪

✅Moral Lesson:

Real men protect their health and their partners.
Wrap it up, stay clean, and get checked regularly.

Because your manhood deserves respect, not regret. 🙌

Jabateh✍️

18/10/2025

Good morning 🤝

27/09/2025

30th Conference of the Parties (COP30)/ United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) urged to link climate justice with reparations for historical crimes
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At the global climate summit in Brazil this November, known as COP30, hundreds of human rights and environmental organizations have called for reparations to be discussed and the historical causes of the climate crisis to be addressed.
Historical crimes like slavery and colonialism, the letter contends, led to asymmetrical contributions to emissions, increased vulnerability to disasters, global resource access disparities, and the continued exclusion of many people from climate decision-making.

"Reparatory justice is essential to achieving true climate justice," the signatories stated.
Earlier this week, organizations like the Caribbean Pan African Network and Brazil's Instituto Luiz Gama launched it. Since then, more than 240 organizations and public figures have signed it, including local Black Lives Matter chapters and Amnesty International USA.
The letter has the support of Colombia's environment minister as well. Next week, the United Nations and the Brazilian government will receive it.

The letter urged COP30 to address historical injustices and the need for reparations as part of any climate negotiations, stating that the climate crisis is not a recent phenomenon but rather the result of centuries of greenhouse emissions, extraction, dispossession, and racial violence.
According to the letter, it would be important for Brazil to lead this call since it received more enslaved people than any other nation and now has the largest population of African descendants outside of Africa

Africans, people of African descent, and Indigenous communities should lead the official climate justice and reparations space at the summit, it urged Brazil and COP30.
Additionally, it requested that Brazil actively promote these discussions at COP30 and include them in its political agenda.

Will the government of Liberia 🇱🇷 participate in this Conference since they are party to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, having ratified it many years ago??

🌱🙌🏻

EHT Jabateh ✍️
Source: Reuters

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