(Monrovia, Liberia, October 29, 2025)—The Ministry of Health (MOH) has commenced a three-day intensive training for health workers drawn from 34 health facilities across the country to enhance their skills in the effective use of ultrasound machines for improved healthcare service delivery.
The training brings together Registered Midwives in Obstetrics Care (RM-OBC), Officers-in-Charge (OIC), Medical Doctors (MDs), and Physician Assistants (PAs) who were identified as needing additional capacity in ultrasound operation and diagnostic interpretation.
The capacity-building exercise aims to enhance access to quality healthcare and improve diagnostic services at various levels of care, particularly in maternal and child health, where timely and accurate diagnosis remains crucial.
The initiative is a continuation of the earlier training held on September 8, 2025, following the procurement of 42 state-of-the-art ultrasound machines by the Government of Liberia. The equipment was purchased under the ARREST Agenda, which prioritizes improved health service delivery, technology integration, and efficient diagnostics across the country.
Serving as lead facilitator, Mr. Mniilik Mengistu, Clinical Application Specialist from Mindray, delivered an introductory presentation highlighting the origin and scientific principles behind ultrasound technology. He explained that ultrasound innovation was inspired by the behavioral pattern of bats.
“Bats do not see at night but navigate through sound. Ultrasound is composed of sound waves with frequencies greater than 20,000 Hz, which is above the upper threshold of human hearing,” Mengistu told participants during his lecture. He emphasized the importance of understanding the science behind the machines in order to interpret images correctly and make sound clinical decisions.
Mr. Mengistu expressed optimism that the training would empower healthcare workers to detect abnormalities early, improve maternal health outcomes, and reduce unnecessary referrals—especially for patients in rural communities with limited access to specialized services.
The Ministry says the training forms part of a national strategy to decentralize diagnostic services and ensure that health facilities across the 15 counties are adequately equipped to provide quality care, particularly for pregnant women and children.
Participants are expected to undergo hands-on practical sessions, case studies, and machine handling exercises to build proficiency and confidence in managing medical ultrasound devices.
Health practitioners attending the workshop have welcomed the training, describing it as timely and essential to improving service delivery and reducing preventable complications in clinical practice.
At the end of the three-day session, participants will be awarded certificates and subsequently deployed to their respective health facilities to begin utilizing the newly acquired machines.
The Ministry has also disclosed plans to roll out additional training sessions in the coming months as part of its commitment to building a competent and well-equipped health workforce capable of responding to modern healthcare needs.
The ARREST Agenda is the Government’s new roadmap for revamping health services, with emphasis on technology, infrastructure, accountability, and patient-centered care.
The Ministry assures that similar capacity-building trainings will continue to ensure that the ultrasound machines procured translate into improved health outcomes nationwide.