(Monrovia, Liberia, June 17, 2026) — The Ministry of Health (MOH) on Wednesday received a consignment of medical equipment from the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC) to strengthen surgical, maternal, and emergency healthcare services across the country.
The donation includes six anesthesia machines, six patient monitors, and 100 delivery beds, which will be distributed to referral hospitals, county hospitals, and health centers in several counties.
Receiving the donation, Health Minister Dr. Louise Mapleh Kpoto praised LPRC for its “timely intervention in the health sector.”
“This donation comes at a critical moment as we continue our efforts to improve access to quality healthcare throughout Liberia. These machines and delivery beds will directly save lives. The monitors are also very important, as they will improve patient monitoring and maternal care,” she said.
Dr. Kpoto emphasized that strengthening healthcare infrastructure requires collaboration among government institutions, the private sector, and development partners.
“Partnerships such as this demonstrate what can be achieved when national institutions work together in the interest of the Liberian people. I also thank all our health workers for their continued efforts to improve the health sector,” she added.
Under the distribution plan, Dr. Kpoto disclosed that JFK Medical Center and Redemption Hospital in Montserrado County will each receive two anesthesia machines and two patient monitors.
According to her, additional anesthesia machines and patient monitors will be distributed to C.B. Dunbar Hospital in Bong County, Rally Time Hospital in Grand Kru County, and Tellewoyan Hospital in Lofa County.
The Health Minister also announced the distribution of 100 delivery beds to hospitals and health centers in Montserrado, Bomi, Bong, Gbarpolu, Grand Cape Mount, Grand Gedeh, Lofa, Nimba, Sinoe, River Gee, and Rivercess counties.
Among the largest allocations are five delivery beds each for JFK Medical Center and Martha Tubman Memorial Hospital in Grand Gedeh County, while several county hospitals and health centers will receive between one and three beds based on assessed needs, she disclosed.
Handing over the donation, LPRC Managing Director Amos Tweh said the contribution reflects the company’s commitment to supporting national development beyond its core business operations.
“This donation is part of LPRC’s 2025 Fiscal Year Corporate Social Responsibility initiatives. But CSR at LPRC is not a once-a-year event. It defines who we are beyond the supply of petroleum products and our role in Liberia’s economy,” Tweh said.
He added that the equipment would help address critical gaps in healthcare facilities, particularly in surgical and maternal health services.
“Every delivery bed represents a mother who will give birth with greater dignity. Every anesthesia machine represents a surgeon who can save a life with confidence. In a nation where maternal and child health remains one of our shared challenges, these tools are not just iron and motors; they are mercy in motion. They are LPRC saying: ‘Your pain is our concern. Your survival is our duty and utmost priority,’” he said.
Earlier in the program, Acting Chief Medical Officer of the Republic of Liberia, Dr. Teyah Sackie Moore, outlined the purpose of the ceremony, describing the donation as part of broader efforts to improve service delivery and patient outcomes.
“Access to essential medical equipment remains one of the most pressing challenges facing many healthcare facilities. Today’s handover represents a significant step toward ensuring that healthcare workers have the tools they need to save lives,” Moore said.
Speaking on behalf of the beneficiary county health teams, Dr. Ponnie Robertlee Dolo, County Health Officer (CHO) of Nimba County, lauded the management of LPRC for supporting efforts to reduce maternal mortality.
“We are grateful for the support provided to the county health teams. We pray that God continues to strengthen the leadership of LPRC so that more support can be extended to the health sector,” Dolo said.
