Partners In Health Liberia

𝗚𝗼𝗱-𝗦𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗚𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗻𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮

“I can’t find the right words to describe the community health workers. They are God-sent.” Shirley N. Teah

In rural Maryland County, Community Health Workers (CHWs) are not just caregivers; they become family for those in need. With support from Partners In Health and the Maryland County Health Team, CHWs like Sarah Poe play a pivotal role in saving lives. Shirley, who battled MDR-TB, recalls how her CHW not only provided healthcare but also emotional support.

The 4th International Community Health Symposium highlighted the importance of CHWs in building resilient health systems. Now is the time for robust support from the Government of Liberia to ensure these lifelines receive the recognition and resources they deserve.

Learn more about the powerful stories from the symposium and the future of community health. Let’s put our CHWs at the forefront!

𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗲𝗿 𝗧𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄: 𝗔 𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

The revitalization of Liberia’s health care system is no small feat, but with committed partners like PIH, we are making strides! “We still need instructional support,” warns Madam Shaffa about ongoing challenges.

By investing in midwifery education, PIH is not just providing financial aid; it’s building futures. Learn how strategic partnerships are driving this transformation across the Southeast. Be part of the solution and support quality health care delivery in Liberia!

𝗘𝗺𝗽𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗮'𝘀 𝗙𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗿𝘀: 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

Since 2021, Partners In Health Liberia (PIH-L) has been at the forefront of rebuilding Liberia’s health care landscape. Through the PIH and the Global Action in Nursing (GAIN) Scholarship Program, we’re investing in the next generation of midwifery professionals.

“PIH’s support has significantly impacted students, staff, and the institution itself,” shares Madam Sawah K. Shaffa, Director of the Deanna Kay Isaacson School of Midwifery. From scholarships to essential resources, PIH is reshaping the future of maternal and neonatal care.

Join us in celebrating the change—one student, one institution, and one community at a time. Read more at: https://pihliberia.org/news/building-health-workforce-ground

The collaboration between Partners In Health Liberia and the Ministry of Health is a game-changer for Liberia’s health system. As shared by Madam Sawah K. Shaffa, Director of the Deanna Kay Isaacson School of Midwifery in Zwedru, Grand Gedeh County, “They go the extra mile to support our students and build our capacity.”

From funding scholarships to repairing vital resources, PIH is addressing critical gaps in health care. Their unwavering support ensures that students receive the training they need to excel.

Together, we are fostering resilience and empowering the next generation of health care professionals. Learn how you can help support our mission today at: https://pihliberia.org/news/building-health-workforce-ground

𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝗦𝗸𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝗜

As technology evolves, the essence of health care remains unchanged: it’s about people. Kai-Fu Lee accurately stated, "In the AI age, the most valuable skills are not technical, but human – empathy, creativity, and teamwork."

Dr. Maxo Luma echoed this sentiment during his World Family Doctor Day speech. Let's harness technology to strengthen doctor-patient relationships, not diminish them.

As health care professionals, we must cultivate qualities such as active listening and emotional intelligence—because, in the end, it’s our human touch that truly makes a difference.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗺𝗶𝘀𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗶𝘀𝗸𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵 𝗶𝗻 𝗮 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱⁠
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Digital health and AI present incredible opportunities for improving care, as highlighted by Dr. Maxo Luma. However, we must tread cautiously. ⁠
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He warned that digital systems introduced without accountability can deepen existing inequities: "If digital systems are introduced without transparency, they can deepen inequities instead of reducing them." ⁠
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We need to ensure technology serves as a bridge, not a barrier. Let’s commit to ethical governance, allowing innovation to elevate compassionate care for everyone, especially the most vulnerable. ⁠
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘆 𝗠𝗲𝗮𝗻𝘀

Compassionate care goes beyond clinical skills; it is grounded in empathy, dignity, and respect. Dr. Maxo Luma reminded us during his address, "Caregiving is the most fundamental moral act. It is what makes us human."

In a time when the focus can easily shift to efficiency and technology, we must ensure every patient feels heard and valued.

Remember, compassionate care is about presence and engagement—making patients feel they are at the center of their health care journey. Let’s prioritize humanity in every interaction!

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗠𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻

In the digital age, it's easy to lose sight of what truly matters in health care: compassion. As Dr. Maxo Luma, Executive Director of Partners In Health Liberia, stated in his keynote on World Family Doctor Day, "Healing is not only about diagnosis and treatment. It is also about listening, reassuring, and comforting."

As we embrace innovations like AI and telemedicine, let’s remember that technology can enhance care but never replace empathy or human connection. The future of health care shouldn’t just be digital; it must be deeply human.

Join Us for the 1st Annual Family Medicine Scientific Conference: Embracing Compassionate Care in a Digital World!

The Family Medicine Residency Program at the Partners In Health Liberia-supported James Jenkins Dossen Memorial Hospital is thrilled to kick off the 1st Annual Family Medicine Scientific Conference in celebration of World Family Doctors Day (WFDD).

When: Today, May 19, 2026, from 8:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M.
Where: Join us in person at the William V. S. Tubman University Campus or online via Microsoft Teams.

This conference brings together faculty members, residents, health care professionals, and policymakers as we explore "Compassionate Care in a Digital World." Dive into engaging plenary sessions, thought-provoking panel discussions, and insightful research presentations.

Why attend? This is a fantastic opportunity for professional exchange, collaboration, and strengthening Family Medicine training and practice in Liberia. Don’t miss out on this critical conversation about the evolving role in family medicine.

Together, let’s shape the future of patient-centered care!
Be a part of the change. Join us today! Read more about the JJD Hospital Family Medicine Residency Program at: https://pihliberia.org/news/investing-liberia-future

Did you know that in 2016, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) accounted for an estimated 43% of all deaths and contributed to 37.9% of the national disease burden, as measured by Disability-Adjusted Life Years (DALYs)?

By 2019, NCDs were responsible for approximately 32% of all deaths. According to the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Disease Outlook 2023, the age-standardized mortality rate for four major NCDs—Cardiovascular Disease, Chronic Respiratory Disease, Cancer, and Diabetes—was 533 per 100,000 in males and 545 per 100,000 in females in 2021.

In collaboration with the Ministry of Health, Partners In Health (PIH) is building Liberia’s next generation of healthcare providers through medical education, training, continuous mentorship, and support. Let's prioritize cardiovascular care together with the theme: "Controlling Hypertension Together!"

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