MONROVIA – Bill Peters, a Liberian Physician Assistant, has issued a desperate warning that he intends to take his own life if the government does not address his grievances regarding alleged medical malpractice at the F.J. Grant Hospital in Sinoe County. Peters claims that he was denied graduation from the Tubman National Institute of Medical Arts (TNIMA/JFK) on October 4, 2024, after exposing what he described as “massive medical malpractices” in the hospital and across Liberia’s health sector.
In a social media post widely circulated on Liberian platforms, Peters stated, “I will commit suicide by setting myself on fire if I don’t get redress from this government from now to October.” He described his struggle as a fight for justice, alleging that his life has been threatened and that he has faced repeated arrests, including two separate imprisonments. Peters also indicated that he is currently at risk of being detained again if he does not pay a US$1,000 bond by next week.
Appealing to the Liberian public for assistance, Peters wrote, “With frustration and depression, I pen down these few words of mind seeking the Liberian people’s assistance into this genuine fight of medical malpractices in the health sector.” He further asked for financial contributions via mobile money to pay his bond, sharing his number publicly as 0881671038.
The charges against Peters, as listed by TNIMA/JFK, include criminal attempt to commit suicide, menacing, reckless endangering of another person, and criminal attempt to commit criminal mischief. Peters questioned why the legal and academic system is targeting him for raising concerns about malpractice, stating, “Why this system is fighting me for no reason? And coming after my life?” He called for academic freedom, the release of his documents from TNIMA/JFK, and justice in his case.
Peters also referenced his efforts to bring attention to the issue through various media outlets, including Yekeh Kolubah, DN News Liberia, DTV Online News, Joy FM, and Smart News, claiming that his warnings about unsafe medical practices have been largely ignored.
The situation highlights growing concerns about whistleblower protections and accountability within Liberia’s health sector, as well as the urgent need for intervention to prevent a potential tragedy.
