By: Jenneh Kemokai | Grand Cape Mount Correspondent
Fanti Town, Grand Cape Mount County |May 23, 2026|Access to clean water and safe sanitation has improved in Commonwealth District following the commissioning of a modern WASH facility at the Fanti Town clinic in Grand Cape Mount County.
Community members say the project will help improve healthcare services and reduce the spread of waterborne diseases.
WaterAid Liberia provide clean water, decent toilets, and good hygiene in underserved communities, partnering with governments and local groups to improve public health.
The facility was officially commissioned by WaterAid Liberia in partnership with the Ministry of Health at an estimated cost of US$27,000.
Traditional leaders, health workers, and residents gathered in Fanti Town on Friday for the commissioning ceremony.
Many community members welcomed the project and described it as an important step toward improving public health in the area.
Chief Bai Sherman, Cultural Coordinator of Grand Cape Mount County, thanked WaterAid Liberia for supporting rural communities.
He said the new facility will improve dignity for both patients and healthcare workers while helping to prevent water-related illnesses.
Representing the County Health Officer, Dr. Issah O. Swarey, Medical Director of St. Timothy Government Hospital, praised the cooperation between WaterAid and the local community.
He said the project demonstrates how partnerships can strengthen healthcare delivery across the county.
Dr. Swarey also assured residents that the county health team would continue supporting the management and maintenance of the facility to ensure long-term benefits for the community.
Mrs. Georgina Kparteh Zawolo, Integrated WASH Program Manager at WaterAid Liberia, explained plans for the sustainability of the project.
She presented bylaws and maintenance strategies aimed at helping community members properly manage and protect the facility.
Mrs. Zawolo encouraged residents to take ownership of the project so it can continue serving future generations.
She also noted that WaterAid is carrying out similar water and sanitation projects in schools, clinics, and communities across Liberia.
According to WaterAid Liberia Program Technical Officer Amos M. Thompson, the facility includes a modern water tower, hand-washing pumps, face basins, and a new bathroom directly connected to the maternity delivery room.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was led by Chief Hajie Sombai and Chief Bai Sherman, who urged residents to protect and properly use the new facility.
Community members and health workers expressed gratitude to WaterAid Liberia and pledged to maintain the project for the benefit of present and future generations.
