Abstract
Introduction: Acute Flaccid Paralysis (AFP) is characterized by sudden onset of weakness in one or more limbs. It is a common sign of acute poliomyelitis which is targeted for eradication by World Health Organization. AFP is used for surveillance of poliomyelitis but is also associated with a number of other pathogenic agents including enteroviruses, echoviruses, West Nile virus, and adenoviruses, among others. AFP is among the 14 priority conditions requiring immediate reporting in Liberia. On 28 September, 2016 a community health volunteer informed the Butaw District Health Team about a case of AFP. An investigation was conducted to verify the report, determine the cause and extent of the disease and take response actions or make recommendations.
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