By: Ezekiel Geeplay
MONROVIA, December 3, 2024- In an effort to promote quality health care services in Pipeline community the President of the Republic of Liberia Joseph Nyuma Boakai on Monday, December 2, 2024, dedicated the newly renovated Maternal Ward of the Pipeline Health Center in Paynesville, Liberia and reaffirmed his commitment to Healthcare Advancement.
The renovation is a collaborative effort between First Lady Kartumu Y. Boakai and the Ministry of Health, with a renewed focus on maternal health in Liberia.
According to President Boakai, the First Lady’s leadership in collaboration with MOH in the project highlights a commitment to addressing the nation’s pressing healthcare needs.
During the ceremony, the Liberian leader underscored his administration’s vision of responsible leadership, ensuring that all Liberians benefit from sustainable development. Reflecting on his recent trip to Italy, the President shared optimistic prospects for Liberia’s healthcare system. “Thousands of companies are eager to invest in our country and improve our healthcare system,” Pres. Boakai announced.
Acknowledging the dedication of healthcare volunteers at the Clinic, President Boakai promised to address their needs. “Volunteers have families who rely on them, and it is our responsibility to motivate and take care of them too,” he stated.
He further highlighted the critical role of nurses and pledged to ensure their financial stability to maintain their professionalism and commitment.
The President called on the health center’s administration to prioritize cleanliness and proper maintenance of the facility, emphasizing that the government is not seeking praises but is rather committed to serving the people.
He reaffirmed that his Rescue Government aims to uplift Liberians, promising to provide advanced medical equipment, including X-ray machines, to enhance the clinic’s capabilities.
The Clinic currently serves hundreds of citizens in that part of Liberia on a daily basis in improving their health needs, according to health practitioners.
Edited by: Jesefu M. Keita
