Monrovia, Liberia – The World Health Organization (WHO) has made a significant contribution to Liberia’s healthcare system, handing over two fully equipped ambulances and essential medical supplies worth US$ 600,000 to the Ministry of Health.
This donation aims to enhance emergency response capabilities and improve access to life-saving care, particularly for women and newborns.
The medical equipment includes infant ventilators, neonatal incubators, resuscitation equipment, and portable ultrasound machines, which will support the government’s “365-day action plan to reduce maternal and newborn mortality nationwide”.
Donating the items, WHO Representative Dr Olushayo Olu emphasized that the support aligns with the campaign promises of WHO Regional Director for Africa, Dr Mohamed Yakub Janabi, to strengthen healthcare systems and improve health outcomes.
For her part, Health Minister Dr Louise M. Kpoto welcomed the donation, stating that it would significantly boost emergency response services and critical care for patients.
The equipment will be utilized at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Monrovia, a key healthcare facility in the country.
WHO also vowed to provide training and support for health workers to ensure the proper use and maintenance of the equipment, further strengthening Liberia’s capacity to respond to medical emergencies and provide quality care to those in need.
