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Liberia and Sierra Leone - mVAM Regional Bulletin #7: Coping improves significantly in Liberia and Sierra Leone, May 2015

Liberia and Sierra Leone - mVAM Regional Bulletin #7: Coping improves significantly in Liberia and Sierra Leone, May 2015
  • Liberia is officially Ebola-free, but the virus continues to spread in Sierra Leone.
  • Consistent with past trends, Liberia and Sierra Leone saw statistically significant improvements in coping in May. Geographically, the biggest improvements are seen in Bong County, Liberia and in the districts of Kambia and Port Loko in Sierra Leone.
  • Food prices in both countries were stable compared to the previous month. Wage rates remain stable in Liberia and increase slightly in Sierra Leone.
  • Analysis of food security perceptions show a more positive trend in both countries in May compared to April 2015.