Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia

Ministry of Health Donates Cancer Drugs to JFK Medical Center

(Monrovia, Liberia, June 5, 2026)—The Ministry of Health has donated a consignment of chemotherapeutic drugs to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center’s oncology department, for cancer treatment.

Presenting the supplies, Dr Teyah Sackie Moore, acting Chief Medical Officer of the Republic of Liberia, underscored the life-saving role of the drugs.
“We are prepared to help people with cancer; we stand with you as a government, and as a ministry,” he said, pledging the ministry’s continued support for patients battling the disease.

Receiving the donation, JFK’s Chief Medical Officer, Dr J Emmanuel Tamba, expressed gratitude to the ministry’s leadership, headed by Dr Louise Mapleh Kpoto.
He noted that the intervention would ease the financial burden on patients. “Cancer treatment has been a challenge as many patients are unable to pay. The government’s intervention is timely, and we are thankful for the donation, which will be used for its intended purpose,” he said.

Dr Deddeh E P Supuwood, Medical Oncologist at JFK, said the oncology department had seen a surge in patients since its opening. She added that the donated drugs would strengthen the hospital’s capacity to deliver effective treatment.

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(June 3, 2026)--Today, the Minister of Health, Dr. Louise M. Kpoto paid a courtesy visit to the Chinese Embassy in Liberia.

The discussions focused on enhancing collaboration in healthcare, capacity building, and public health preparedness.

"Together, we remain committed to improving health outcomes for all Liberians".

MOH Commissions 25 Ambulances to Strengthen Emergency Health Services Across Liberia

(Monrovia, Liberia, June 3, 2026) — The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, commissioned 25 ambulances to improve emergency response and referral services across the country during a ceremony attended by a score of government officials, health authorities, development partners, and representatives of county health teams.

Welcoming guests, Hon. Martha C. Morris, Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Health, highlighted the significance of the investment in strengthening healthcare delivery.
“The commissioning of these ambulances demonstrates our continued commitment to improving access to quality healthcare services for all Liberians, especially those living in remote communities,” Hon. Morris said.

Explaining the purpose of the gathering, Dr. Teyah Sackie Moore, Acting Chief Medical Officer of the Republic of Liberia, emphasized the critical role of emergency transportation in saving lives, especially in rural areas.

“Timely transportation of patients is a critical component of an effective health system. These ambulances will help bridge gaps in emergency care and referrals across the country,” Dr. Moore said.

Read more: https://moh.gov.lr/news/2026/moh-commissions-25-ambulances-to-strengthen-emergency-health-services-across-liberia/