Nugba-Ballah studied for a BSc in Nursing from Mother Patern College of Health Sciences in Monrovia.
[3] Nugba-Ballah was Supervisor of the Liberian Red Cross’ Safe and Dignified Burial Team during the Ebola outbreak.
[6] Well aware of the physical and psychological risks, Nugba-Ballah arranged for mental health support for the team.
[8] Nugba-Ballah and her team's work contributed research to international understanding of the crisis, especially rates of morbidity.
[10] Nugba-Ballah was awarded the Florence Nightingale Medal in 2017 for her work with the Liberian Red Cross, particularly in disaster situations.