By Ernest Kpehe Moibah | Bomi County Correspondent
Yomo Town Clinic, a key healthcare facility serving residents of Yomo town and surrounding areas, is grappling with multiple challenges that are hampering its ability to provide Quality medical services.
The Officer-In-Charge (OIC), Madam Kormassa Sorsor, says the problems range from a missing on-site water facility to inadequate transportation for emergency patients. She spoke with Rural Reporters News Network on January 13, 2026.
OIC Sorsor says among the many issues confronting the clinic, the absence of a water supply on clinic grounds is the most urgent one. “The janitorial staff must walk a short distance to fetch water”, a routine she said poses significant risks during deliveries, emergencies, and any situation requiring immediate medical attention.
The lack of a reliable water supply also undermines hygiene and sanitation standards, increasing the potential for infections and compromising patient care, according to the OIC.
Additionally, Sorsor said ambulance access and timely transfer to higher-level care remain major hurdles, notating that Patients in need of advanced medical treatment are often stranded because families cannot afford fuel to transport them to the Liberia Government Hospital in Tubmanburg, the nearest major medical facility n the county.
She indicated that health workers sometimes dip into their own pockets to fund emergency transportation in some cases, highlighting the urgent need for reliable funding or an accessible public transport solution for medical emergencies.
Beyond transport and water, the clinic is in dire need of modern medical equipment. Sorsor emphasized the urgent need for new hospital beds to replace the current wooden beds, which she described as uncomfortable and unhygienic. “The OB Ward, in particular, requires immediate attention to ensure safe and quality care for expectant mothers”, OIC Sorsor lamented.
Staff welfare also features prominently in the clinic’s challenges. Clinic officials say the absence of nurses’ quarters complicates recruitment and retention of healthcare professionals, potentially lowering morale and affecting patient care in the long term.
Madam Sorsor called on government authorities, development partners, and other stakeholders to mobilize urgent support to address these gaps.
She stressed that resolving water crisis, procuring ambulance and transport, upgrading bed and obstetric facilities, as well as adequate housing for healthcare workers are essential steps to safeguard the health and well-being of the people of Yomo town and surrounding communities.
