By Henry B. Gboluma, Jr.
Kungbor Town – In a move to improve healthcare access in rural parts of the country, the Gbarpolu County Health Team has deployed an ambulance to Kongba District, a remote area, lying along Liberia’s border with neighboring Sierra Leone.
With just a single clinic, the District’s approximately 20,000 residents have overtime faced difficulties reaching hospitals, due to deplorable roads and the unavailability of ambulance.
The newly deployed ambulance was turned over 9 July, following a similar deployment few weeks ago to Belle District, Gbarpolu County.
During a visit to Kungbor Town, Kongba District, as part of Safe Motherhood Week-2025, local leaders and residents welcomed the deployment of the ambulance, describing it as a vital leap forward.
Gbarpolu County Health Officer Dr. Kezelebah Goyah emphasized the relevance of the ambulance, as well as the role it will play in strengthening referral cases, urging that it be used responsibly.
Meanwhile, citizens in the District expressed gratitude, recalling years of hardship, such as pregnant women walking long distances to access health center.
They believe the deployment of the ambulance to that part of the county has rekindled hope, and would drastically reduce costs, and help save lives.
Kungba District’s Commissioner, Lawrence Sherbro, pledged to maintain the vehicle and work together with other relevant authorities and health practitioners in the county to improve healthcare access in that part of the country.
The Kongba District Commissioner described the deployment of the ambulance, “A dream come true,” while local health officials and community members expressed optimism about better healthcare delivery in Gbarpolu, the days ahead.
