Preparations for the official opening of Khadijah Medical Center are accelerating after a major shipment of donated medical equipment and supplies arrived at the new 32-room facility in River Gee’s commercial hub.
The donation, valued at approximately US$350,000 was made possible by Wisconsin Medical Project and other international partners.
Developed by Khadijah Medical Clinic, Inc., a U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, the center was designed to expand access to affordable, quality healthcare in one of Liberia’s most underserved rural regions.
Once operational, it will serve residents of Kanweaken, Gbeapo, Chedepo, Tienpo , and surrounding towns and villages in Electoral District #1.
Officials say the facility will cut down long travel distances patients currently face to reach hospitals in other counties.
The shipment includes critical equipment needed for full clinical operations: Hospital beds, mattresses, wheelchairs, walkers, rollators, crutches, canes, patient lifts Oxygen concentrator, CPAP machines, nebulizers.
Others are: IV poles, commodes, shower chairs, blood pressure machines, PPE, diagnostic tools, and other essential medical supplies.
Health planners said the equipment will allow the center to launch emergency care, maternal and child health services, chronic disease management, and general outpatient treatment from day one.
Alhaji Morris M. Kromah, Founder and CEO of Khadijah Medical Clinic, Inc., thanked Wisconsin Medical Project and partners for their support.
“This donation represents an important milestone in our journey to improve healthcare access for the people of River Gee County,” Kromah said.
“Every piece of equipment brings us one step closer to opening a medical center that will provide compassionate, affordable, and quality healthcare to families who have long faced significant barriers to medical services.”
Kromah noted that the center will focus on affordable pricing, compassionate care, and building local healthcare capacity through training of Liberian staff.
The arrival of the equipment has come as rural communities across River Gee continue to face shortages of infrastructure, diagnostics, and essential services.
Community leaders and residents described the donation as a “major investment in the county’s health future.”
Many noted that having a functional private facility in Kanweaken will reduce pressure on the county hospital and improve response time for emergencies.
With construction nearing completion, staff recruitment and training underway, and equipment now on site, organizers say the official dedication and handover will be announced soon.
Development partners, health professionals, and residents are expected to attend the ceremony.
