MONROVIA — Taking decisive steps to revitalize Liberia’s healthcare system, Dr. Benetta Collins-Andrews, Chairperson of the LMDC, and Dr. Ayun K. Cassell III, President of LMDA, are spearheading a strategic planning and health retreat set for Saturday, February 17, 2024, in Monrovia. This crucial event aims to engage stakeholders, conduct a thorough needs assessment, chart a visionary path forward, and establish strategic objectives, marking a significant milestone in Liberia’s healthcare transformation efforts.
Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto, Minister of Health, has been extended an invitation to sit at the table in a consultative stakeholder engagement, seeking to address the long-standing challenges plaguing the nation’s health sector.
Dr. Cassell highlights the unique opportunity the retreat presents for medical practitioners to unite and pave a new path for Liberia’s healthcare sector. He expresses confidence in Dr. Kpoto’s commitment to fostering collaboration, driving innovation, and enhancing capacity to address the diverse healthcare needs of the population.
Echoing this sentiment, Dr. Benetta Collins-Andrews, Chairperson of LMDC, emphasizes the importance of promoting collaboration, embracing innovation, and prioritizing sustainability to ensure accessible, quality healthcare services for all Liberians.
Despite the formidable challenges ahead, Dr. Kpoto remains steadfast in her optimism and determination to lead the sector’s transformation. With unwavering support, she believes Liberia can aspire to develop a healthcare system that rivals the best in the region.