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Tuesday, October 8, 2024

URGENT CALL TO ACTION: TRANSFORMING LIBERIA’S HEALTHCARE SECTOR

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MONROVIA – Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto’s recent unannounced visits to healthcare facilities have shed light on the urgent need for comprehensive reform within Liberia’s healthcare sector. Her observations during visits to the Du-Port Road and Pipeline Clinics on April 12, 2024, have underscored the dire realities facing the nation’s healthcare system.

Dr. Kpoto’s firsthand experiences revealed shockingly poor public health standards and unacceptable sanitary conditions within these facilities. She expressed deep concern over the management practices and the conduct of health practitioners, indicating a readiness to take serious action to address these issues.

Furthermore, Dr. Kpoto witnessed crumbling infrastructure, alarming mismanagement of essential medical supplies resulting in shortages, and a critical need for capacity building to ensure the presence of adequately trained and qualified healthcare practitioners to meet the needs of citizens.

However, Dr. Kpoto’s commitment to driving change does not end with mere observation. She is actively seeking collaboration with partners, members of the legislative committee on health, and local communities to rally support for a transformative agenda aimed at creating a more inclusive, efficient, and patient-centered healthcare system.

The urgent call to action issued by Dr. Kpoto serves as a wake-up call for all stakeholders to prioritize the revitalization of Liberia’s healthcare sector. It is imperative that immediate steps are taken to address the systemic challenges plaguing the system and to ensure that every Liberian has access to quality healthcare services.

As the nation stands at a critical juncture, it is incumbent upon all stakeholders to join hands and work towards building a healthcare system that is worthy of Liberia’s citizens. Together, we can turn this moment of crisis into an opportunity for lasting change and improved well-being for all.

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