By Moses J. Dawoe
-Southeast Correspondent
Former Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports, Isaac Doe, has extended a helping hand to JJ Dossen Memorial Hospital with a donation of essential medical and sanitary supplies, aiming to support both healthcare workers and patients at the facility.
The donation, presented on February 24, 2025, by Madam Sarafina Butty on behalf of Doe, included sanitary pads, bath soaps, tissues, baby diapers, detergents, chlorine, and cleansing soap, among other items.
Speaking at the event, Madam Butty conveyed Mr. Doe’s gratitude to the hospital administration for its commitment to serving the people of Maryland County and Liberia at large. She emphasized that Mr. Doe, a native of Maryland County who is currently based overseas, remains dedicated to giving back to his community, highlighting his past contributions as Deputy Minister at the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
In response to the donation, Dr. Bill Patrick David, Medical Director of JJ Dossen Memorial Hospital, expressed appreciation for the timely intervention, stating that the supplies would enhance infection prevention and control measures at the hospital.
“These items will help protect both our staff and patients, particularly expectant mothers who sometimes struggle to afford basic supplies during labor,” Dr. David noted.
He explained that while the hospital does not mandate patients to bring these materials, they are essential for preventing infections among healthcare workers and newborns.
Dr. David further disclosed that JJ Dossen Memorial Hospital, a government-run facility, operates on an annual budgetary allocation with additional support from Partners In Health. However, he stressed that more assistance is needed to bridge existing gaps in medical supplies and healthcare delivery.
He urged other well-meaning Liberians and organizations to emulate Mr. Doe’s gesture, emphasizing that strengthening the healthcare system requires a collective effort.
He said, with Liberia’s healthcare sector facing ongoing resource challenges, donations such as these, serve as a crucial lifeline for public health institutions striving to provide quality care to people desperately in need of such items.
