Health Ministry Declares Nationwide Ban on Tramadol and Shisha Amid Drug Crisis  - Global News Network Liberia

Health Ministry Declares Nationwide Ban on Tramadol and Shisha Amid Drug Crisis  - Global News Network Liberia

By Christian Appleton Monrovia, Liberia – In a forceful response to the nation’s escalating drug epidemic, the Ministry of Health has enacted a nationwide ban on the sale and distribution of Tramadol and Shisha, effective August 22, 2025. The new directive aims to curb the rampant abuse of these substances, which have been widely identified as a public health emergency, especially among Liberia’s youth. The ban, issued under the authority of Hea…

LIBERIA HEALTH MINISTRY BANS SHISHA, RESTRICTS TRAMADOL AMID DRUG EPIDEMIC - Smart News Liberia

By Socrates Smythe Saywon MONROVIA – The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Health, has announced a sweeping ban on shisha and placed a nationwide moratorium on the sale and distribution of tramadol as part of efforts to combat the country’s escalating drug epidemic. In a press release issued on Thursday, August 21, 2025, and signed by Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, the Ministry declared that the measures are in line with Part …

Govt Declares Nationwide Ban on Tramadol and Shisha

The Liberian government enforces a moratorium on Tramadol and Shisha sales to combat the drug epidemic, prioritizing public health and national security. Enforced measures urge community involvement for effective results.