Bong Mines, Bong County — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has dedicated a newly constructed incinerator and solarized water system at Bong Mines Hospital to strengthen healthcare waste management, infection prevention and control, and access to reliable water at the facility.
The dedication brought together local authorities, health practitioners, hospital management, community leaders, and residents, with officials calling for proper maintenance and sustainable use of the facilities.
Speaking on behalf of local health authorities, Martin J. Lawor, Technical Assistant to the Deputy Minister for Administration at the Ministry of Health, commended health workers for their continued efforts to improve healthcare delivery in Bong County.
Lawor said the dedication demonstrated the importance of sustained investment in the country’s health sector while recognizing the difficult conditions under which health workers operate.
“The work of health professionals is not an easy one,” Lawor said. “Our health workers are often called upon at any time of the day or night to respond to the needs of our people.”
He praised the leadership of Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, stating that her direction focuses not only on guiding the health sector but also on ensuring that meaningful improvements are felt across Liberia’s healthcare system.
“Her leadership goes beyond simply directing people; it is focused on ensuring that meaningful improvements and positive impacts are felt throughout the healthcare sector,” Lawor said.
He also commended the Ministry of Health for its efforts to strengthen healthcare services and specifically recognized the Medical Director and staff of Bong Mines Hospital for their dedication to serving the residents of Bong County.
For his part, Paul Y.S. Quiminee, Environmental Director at the Ministry of Health, said the dedication was the result of deliberate efforts by the ministry to ensure that health facilities provide safe and healthy environments for patients and health workers alike.
Quiminee explained that following nationwide assessments of hospitals, clinics, and health centers, the ministry identified environmental and occupational health challenges that required urgent attention.
He noted that the Minister of Health, after visiting health facilities across the country, recognized that hospitals should provide environments that promote healing rather than expose patients and health workers to additional risks.
Meanwhile, the Medical Director of Bong Mines Hospital, Dr. Joy Cole, described the dedication as a “remarkable and important day” for the hospital, the Bong County Health Team, and the residents of the county.
Cole emphasized that the occasion provided an opportunity to recognize the support provided by the Ministry of Health to strengthen services and infrastructure at the hospital.
“We are here today to officially dedicate the incinerator and solarized water system project,” Cole said.
She praised the leadership of the Ministry of Health and noted that the hospital had witnessed several improvements in recent months, including the provision of a new vehicle, operational support, and improved availability of essential medicines and supplies.
The dedication of the incinerator and solarized water system forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ministry of Health to improve environmental health standards and strengthen the overall quality and safety of healthcare facilities across Liberia.
