He said these facilities were constructed to cater to the health needs of citizens, and that there was “no need for citizens to go to prayer mothers and churches for treatment.”

The Deputy Information Minister made the call when he addressed journalist at the ministry’s press briefing Thursday.

Jackson noted that as government intensifies its fight against the new outbreak of the Ebola virus in the country, health facilities must be used to treat the sick and determine causes of their illnesses, rather than churches and prayer homes.

Meanwhile, Deputy Minister Jackson has urged Liberians to celebrate the 168th year of their country's existence as a nation and people with joy and pride.

He cited a reliable leadership of government, the genuine democratic tenets in place and the invaluable basic social services the government continues to provide for its citizens, as some of the achievements which Liberians should celebrate.
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