The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has officially revoked the medical license of Dr. Peter George, citing serious allegations of possessing fraudulent medical credentials and inconsistencies in his academic qualifications.
The move, according to the LMDC, a body responsible for ensuring the quality of healthcare, is intended to uphold the integrity of the medical profession in Liberia, in the course of the many challenges confronting the country’s health sector.
The decision followed an extensive investigation into Dr. George’s educational background and professional qualifications, which revealed that discrepancies were found in the documentation submitted by Dr. George, thereby raising questions about the legitimacy of his medical training and certification.
The revocation is part of a cleanup effort launched by the LMDC, which is conducting a nationwide credential audit of all doctors and dentists across Liberia, amid the ongoing deaths of Liberians due to medical practitioners’/facilities’ failure.
Also, the audit and enforcement efforts have received backing from the Ministry of Health and other national health authorities, disclosing that the campaign is necessary to uphold medical standards and protect patients from unqualified practitioners.
In a public notice issued on April 29, the council announced that all medical professionals must submit updated documentation as part of the vetting process scheduled from May 5 to June 30, 2025.
In a letter dated April 21, 2025, in the possession of this paper, LMDC Chairperson Dr. Benetta Collins Andrews, notified George that his license, previously registered under number 654, had been removed from the council’s official roster.
Dr. Collins, in the communication, further emphasized that neither him nor any medical institution employing him would be allowed to operate without facing fines, closure, or prosecution across Liberia.
She warned, “You are hereby mandated to refrain from indulging in the practice of medicine within the Republic of Liberia or risk persecution.”
The LMDC, through its chairperson, has at the same time referenced serious discrepancies found in George’s credentials, including documents from the University of Hertfordshire and a contested award letter.
The required documents include internship certificates and undergraduate medical degrees.
Practitioners will subsequently be called before the Credentials Committee beginning July 7 to justify their claims.
Also, the Registrar General of the LMDC, Augustus Garlet Quiah, said, “The exercise is part of our statutory duty to ensure that only properly trained and verified professionals are allowed to practice. As such, credential validation will now be a prerequisite for license renewal.”
The LMDC further stressed that it remains committed to safeguarding the healthcare system’s integrity and warned that institutions failing to comply with licensing requirements risk serious penalties.
The LMDC also urged the public to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activities related to medical practitioners, revealing plans to implement more robust verification processes for medical licenses and credentials to prevent similar incidents in the future.
Meanwhile, the revocation of Dr. George’s license has sparked a broader conversation about the challenges facing the medical profession in Liberia, particularly in the wake of a healthcare system that has struggled with issues of capacity, resources, and trust.
Many healthcare workers, including prominent and ordinary Liberians, have called for more rigorous checks and balances to prevent individuals with questionable credentials from entering the medical profession.
Up to press time, George is yet to respond to the LMDC investigative findings and the revocation of his license, as the Inquirer Newspaper is exerting all efforts to get the side of the allegations against his person.
As the situation unfolds, the case of Dr. Peter George serves as a stark reminder of the importance of transparency and accountability in the healthcare sector, as Liberia continues to rebuild and strengthen its medical infrastructure in the wake of years of civil conflict and public health challenges.
The LMDC’s decisive action further reflects the government’s commitment to ensuring that only qualified individuals are entrusted with the health and well-being of the Liberian people across the country.
