Paynesville, July 23 -- Serving Humanity for Empowerment and Development (SHED), a national non-governmental organization, on Tuesday, July 22 donated a consignment of essential medical supplies to the Bureau of Corrections and Rehabilitation (BCR) for distribution across five prison facilities in Liberia.

The donation, valued at over US$4,500, was made possible through support from the European Union under the ongoing project, "Strengthening Democracy and Respect for Fundamental Human Rights of Prisoners in Liberia, Phase II."

The medical supplies are intended for use at prisons in Kakata, Bondinway, Gbarnga, Sanniquellie, and Robertsport. Items donated include drugs for the treatment of malaria, skin diseases, infections, and sexually...