Reported by Lewis Togba, Sr. from Diecke, Weala, John Dean Town, and Camphor UMC Mission
Liberia, a nation grappling with the aftermath of limited and inadequate electricity, faces significant challenges in delivering quality healthcare services. However, the Liberia Episcopal Area of the United Methodist Church, in collaboration with the Department of Health and with support from UMCOR Global Ministries, Liberia Health Facility Solar, has ushered in a new era by celebrating the installation of solar lights at four health centers across Guinea, Margibi, and Grand Bassa Counties.
The enthusiastic reception of solar lights in rural Liberia signifies a monumental shift, marking the eradication of darkness from health posts. Lango Toe, Director of Health at the United Methodist Church, emphasized the transformative impact of solar lights on healthcare accessibility during celebrations at the Diecke Community Health Center in the Republic of Guinea.
The installation of solar lights not only represents a technical upgrade but also underscores a profound commitment to community service, resilience, and innovation. Director Lango Toe commended Bishop Samuel Quire, the Resident Bishop of the Liberia Episcopal Area, and UMCOR Global Ministries, Liberia Health Facility Solar for their unwavering support in ensuring unhindered healthcare delivery.
Beneficiary clinics and health centers include the Diecke Health Center, Weala Clinic, John Dean Memorial Clinic, and George Z. Dean Clinic. In Diecke, Guinea, stakeholders expressed gratitude for the realization of a long-awaited dream, emphasizing the transformative impact of solar lights on critical healthcare procedures such as deliveries and surgeries.
Madame Beatrice Goamy, Officer in Charge at the Diecke Health Center, highlighted the electrification of essential facilities like blood banks and dispensaries, enabling healthcare professionals to serve patients without constraints. The influx of patients, including pregnant women, underscores the newfound accessibility of healthcare services.
In John Dean Town, Grand Bassa County, similar sentiments were echoed at the John Dean Memorial United Methodist Clinic, as well as in Weala and Camphor United Methodist Health Centers. Sunday Togbah, Officer in Charge at the Weala UMC Clinic, expressed overwhelming relief and joy at the increased number of pregnant women seeking care.
Rev. J. Methuselah Sackie, Dean of the Bishop’s Cabinet, lauded Director Lango W. Toe and the Department of Health, Bishop Samuel J. Quire, Jr., and UMCOR Global Ministries, Liberia Health Facility Solar for their instrumental role in transforming the healthcare landscape of rural Liberia. The illumination brought by solar lights not only enhances healthcare delivery but also symbolizes hope and progress for communities previously shrouded in darkness.
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