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THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE

THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE. CASES FROM LIBERIA BEN CONSTANCE, MD. Liberia. 1 USD = 72 LD. Early Tribes. West migration in 12 th century AD 16 distinct ethnic groups 1461 Portuguese explorers found pepper 1602 Dutch trading post at Grand Cape Mount 1663 British trading post.

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THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE

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  1. THE LOVE OF LIBERTY BROUGHT US HERE CASES FROM LIBERIA BEN CONSTANCE, MD

  2. Liberia 1 USD = 72 LD

  3. Early Tribes • West migration in 12th century AD • 16 distinct ethnic groups • 1461 Portuguese explorers found pepper • 1602 Dutch trading post at Grand Cape Mount • 1663 British trading post 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  4. Slave trade • 1800s – America grew intolerant of slave trade • 1821 American Colonization Society developed Liberia for settlement of freed slaves • 1847 Liberia declared an independent free nation 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  5. Americo-Liberia Settlers • Elite class Americo-Liberians ruled over the 95% indigenous majority • Separate culture, lighter skin, Western culture • 1878 True Whig Party rule until 1980 • 1912-1920 internal wars Joseph Roberts first president 1840-1850 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  6. Bloody Overthrow • 1926 Firestone 100 year contract granted • Foreign investors remove natural resources • 1980 indigenous Liberians overthrow government and create Redemption Council • Samuel K Doe executed president Tolbert and members of the cabinet 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  7. Charles Taylor • Tribes oppressed by Doe in the North • Critical aid cut off • Growing tensions • 1990 a militia under Charles Taylor lead to full tribal warfare 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  8. National Patriotic Front of Liberia (NPFL) • Thousands of Gio and Mano tribal soldiers joined Taylor • June 1990 invaded the capitol • December 1990 Doe assassinated 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  9. Civil War • 1993 United Nations enters Liberia • 1994 Peace agreement of Accra until 1996 • Taylor “won” presidential elections of 1997 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  10. Liberian United For Reconciliation and Democracy (LURD) • 1990s weapons & diamond trade with Sierra Leone • 1999 LURD in the North • April 2000 fighting starts • 2002 LURD supported by Guinea and Sierra Leone 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  11. Women’s Movement and Ceasefire • 2002 Women in Peace building Network (WIPNET) • Joint Muslim and Christian “Mass Action for Peace” • 2003 Women’s delegation to Ghana • Peace achieved after 14 years of civil war 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  12. Peace and Democracy • Aug 2003 – 2 year transitional government formed • Oct 2003 – UNMIL took over peacekeeping • 2004 – 100,000 ex-combatants disarmed • Oct 2005 – Ellen Johnson Sirleaf elected first female Liberian President 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  13. Race for Presidency 2011 • Sep 2011 referendum passed • Elections slated for Nov 2011 • Current race between UP and the CDC • Tensions again high 1800 1850 1900 1950 2000 2011

  14. Health Statistics • (WHO) world’s highest infant mortality rate • 12.9% HIV prevalence rate among 15-25 y/o pregnant women • Malaria prevalence rate of 56.9% and mortality rate of 14.1% • Estimated only 40% TB cases diagnosed and treated

  15. Health Statistics • 31% immunization rate • 30% all major hospitals reduced to clinics • 70% all major hospitals closed • 237 physicians pre-ward reduced to <50

  16. HEARTT • Health Education and Relief Through Training • JFK teaching hospital in Monrovia • Fee for service model • Provision of healthcare, teaching, research & community outreach

  17. Pathology

  18. Pathology

  19. JFK Medical Center • Largest hospital • Limited capacity • “ED”, medicine, peds, general surgery, OB/GYN • Fee-for-service model • Children <5 free • CBC, micro, UA, chemistry, basic XR • One ultrasound

  20. Emergency Department • Medical & Surgical side • Open 24/7 • MD staffing 9 to 5 • HEARTT, interns, PAs • 26 medical beds • Urine dip, Upreg, RBS • Average LOS 3-5 days Written permission for photo use on file

  21. Robertsport

  22. Kendeja Beach Resort

  23. Waterside Market

  24. Liberian Crafts

  25. Thinker’s Beach

  26. Robertsport Surfing Competition

  27. Liberian Art

  28. My Birthday at Sajj House

  29. THANK YOU

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