By: D. Abraham Cooper | Grand Gedeh Correspondent
Grand Gedeh County, Liberia |May 24, 2026| The newly dedicated Grand Gedeh County Referral Hospital is still not operating months after it was officially opened.
Many residents say the building is now surrounded by tall grass and remains empty because it lacks the support needed to begin serving patients.
The hospital was built with support from the German Government and was expected to improve healthcare services for people across Grand Gedeh County.
Community members had hoped the new facility would reduce overcrowding and improve medical care in the area.
Residents say the hospital does not yet have furniture and other important supplies needed for daily operations.
They also explained that poor network coverage around the facility makes communication difficult for healthcare workers and patients.
According to citizens, there is also no operational budget available to run the hospital.
Because of this, the building has remained unused even after its dedication ceremony earlier this year.
One resident said the situation has left many people disappointed because the community expected the hospital to begin helping families immediately after it was opened.
Citizens say the facility now appears abandoned as grass continues to grow around the compound.
The administration of Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital had earlier announced plans to move services to the new referral hospital.
However, many residents strongly objected to the decision because they believed the building was not fully ready for use.
Community members argued that several important parts of the project were still incomplete.
They pointed to unfinished work, missing furniture, and weak communication services as major concerns affecting the safety and quality of healthcare delivery.
Due to these concerns, the planned relocation to the new hospital has reportedly been suspended for now.
Residents say they are relieved that medical services were not moved before the new facility became fully prepared for operation.
Citizens are now calling for support to help the hospital become functional.
Many believe that with proper funding, equipment, and final construction work, the hospital could bring major improvements to healthcare services in Grand Gedeh County.
Residents continue to express hope that the referral hospital will soon open its doors and begin serving the community.
They say the people of Grand Gedeh deserve a modern healthcare facility that is fully equipped and ready to care for patients.
