The Lady Justice Center of Liberia has issued a strong call for the government to clamp down on operators of what it describes as “fake” and substandard health facilities that are endangering the lives of citizens across the country.
Speaking at a press conference in Monrovia, Executive Director Ms. Hawa Metzger emphasized that shutting down these facilities is not enough if the individuals behind their operations are not held legally accountable.
“The government must not stop at just closing these dangerous clinics — those who run them must face the law. Citizens are being harmed by people posing as medical professionals, and this is unacceptable,” Metzger said.
She cited a recent case brought to the organization by 37-year-old Assata Kromah, a mother of four, who has reportedly suffered severe health complications after undergoing surgery at Triple MS Medical and Surgical Clinic in the Kabbah Community, Barnesville, Montserrado County.
According to Metzger, Miss Kromah underwent the surgery in October 2024 after being diagnosed with appendicitis by a certain Dr. Musa Kamara at the facility. She paid $300 for the operation, but has continued to experience heavy bleeding and abdominal pain since the procedure.
“After the surgery, she returned to the clinic for help, but was told to come back the next day. Since then, she has received no meaningful follow-up care,” Metzger recounted. “When she eventually returned, Dr. Kamara told her that his work was done and dismissed her concerns without further examination.”
Metzger revealed that Kromah is now in persistent pain and requires additional surgery at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center in Sinkor. However, due to financial constraints, she remains untreated and in distress.
“What kind of doctor performs surgery that worsens a patient’s condition and then walks away? These are people masquerading as doctors, and the government must act swiftly,” Metzger stated passionately.
Miss Kromah has since filed a formal complaint against Triple MS Medical and Surgical Clinic with the Liberia Medical and Dental Council, alleging medical negligence. When contacted for a response, Dr. Musa Kamara neither confirmed nor denied the allegations.
“I can’t speak on this matter because the case is with the Liberia Medical Council,” Dr. Kamara told reporters briefly. “I’m currently at JFK performing surgery and cannot comment further.”
Ms. Metzger urged national authorities, particularly the Ministry of Health and the Liberia Medical and Dental Council, to investigate not only the facilities but also the individuals practicing medicine without proper credentials.
She called on the government to intensify monitoring of clinics and hospitals nationwide to ensure that all health institutions meet national medical standards, warning that continued inaction would lead to more lives being put at risk.
The Lady Justice Center of Liberia is a civil society organization advocating for justice, transparency, and the protection of vulnerable groups, particularly women and children.
