Published: January 26, 2026
TUBMANBURG, Bomi – More than 128,000 patient visits, sharp reductions in maternal and newborn deaths, and near-universal childhood immunization made 2025 one of the strongest years in healthcare delivery in Bomi County, according to the County Health Team.
County Health Officer Dr. Annett Brima-Davis reported that 128,270 people accessed health services across the county in 2025, an eight percent increase over the previous year.
Speaking last Wednesday to the Rural Reporters News Network, Dr. Brima-Davis reported a 60 percent decline in maternal deaths and a 67 percent drop in newborn deaths during the same reporting period.
She also announced a 13 percent increase in institutional deliveries, attributing the improvement to increased community awareness, expanded access to health facilities, and sustained engagement with pregnant women at the community level.
According to the County Health Officer, childhood immunization coverage reached 99 percent, with children vaccinated against all major preventable diseases, including the recently introduced malaria vaccine.
Dr. Brima-Davis further emphasized that no health facility in Bomi County experienced drug shortages throughout 2025, describing the achievement as a major milestone in strengthening public confidence in the county’s health system.
At the community level, Director for Community Health Moses Fomba provided updates, highlighting significant progress in disease surveillance, response, and treatment.
Mr. Fomba reported that 59 suspected monkeypox cases were identified, isolated, and fully treated, with no deaths.
He added that 69 tuberculosis cases were detected and successfully treated, again resulting in zero fatalities.
According to official data, 11 measles cases were documented, with no deaths. In addition, 92 rabies cases received prompt medical attention, and all patients fully recovered.
Despite the gains, health authorities acknowledged ongoing challenges.
Both Dr. Brima-Davis and Mr. Fomba cited limited mobility among health workers as a major constraint affecting outreach services, supervision, and emergency response, particularly in hard-to-reach communities.
They also expressed concern about the continued practice of home deliveries by traditional midwives, many of whom fail to refer expectant mothers to nearby health facilities, exposing both mothers and newborns to preventable risks.
The Bomi County Health Team remains committed to strengthening community engagement, improving logistics and transportation, and sustaining progress toward safe, accessible, and quality healthcare for all county residents.
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