The River Gee County Health Team has received a major boost after
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has delivered a fully equipped ambulance and a utility vehicle to improve healthcare access and emergency response to River Gee County Health Team.
The vehicles were part of a nationwide commissioning of 25 ambulances the Ministry recently held in Monrovia.
County Health Services Administrator Dedesco Gweh, received the vehicles on River Gee’s behalf.
Gweh later transported them to the county for official handover.
Health officials say, the new ambulance will close the gap in patient transport.
It is expected to speed up referrals for maternal and child health cases, accident related emergencies, and other medical services that previously faced delays due to poor transport.
“Timely transport means the difference between life and death. This ambulance will directly improve our emergency response,” a county health official assured.
The second vehicle, a utility pickup, was assigned to County Health Officer Dr. Pauline Weah Mehdeh.
It will be used for routine supervision of clinics, monitoring health programs, emergency preparedness, and reaching hard-to-access communities.
The Ministry stressed the importance of fast patient transport, and regular facility oversight, which an official said, are key pillars for a stronger health system.
For years, River Gee has struggled with logistics that slowed service delivery, especially in rural communities.
County health authorities have called the vehicle donation a “major milestone” and thanked Minister Louise M. Kpoto for prioritizing the county.
The River Gee County Health Team pledged to manage the vehicles responsibly, and use them to improve service delivery and health outcomes for the locals.
The new vehicles are expected to make healthcare more accessible and resilient for the inhabitants.
