HARPER — Community health services in Maryland County received a major boost Tuesday, May 21, when Plan International Liberia, a nonprofit health organization operating across all 15 counties, donated 20 new Yamaha motorbikes to the county’s health authorities.
The donation aims to strengthen primary healthcare delivery, particularly in remote and hard-to-reach areas. The motorcycles will enhance monitoring and evaluation efforts in underserved communities across the county.
The presentation ceremony took place at the Maryland County Health Team conference room. Olandford S. Weah, director of the Community Health Services Division at the Ministry of Health, accepted the bikes on behalf of the Liberian government and officially turned them over to Dr. Siedoh Freeman, Maryland County health officer.
The event was attended by community health workers, local government officials, and representatives from the Ministry of Health.
In her remarks, Dr. Freeman expressed gratitude to Plan International Liberia and other supporting partners for fulfilling their commitment to strengthening health services in the county.
“We are deeply thankful to Plan International for this timely donation,” she said. “These bikes will be used for their intended purpose—to support and sustain our outreach in rural communities. We believe they will go a long way in enhancing our operations and making a lasting impact.”
Dr. Freeman said the motorcycles will be distributed among Community Health Services Supervisors (CHSS) to enable them to access remote areas more effectively and monitor community health facilities. She emphasized that the move is a key step in closing healthcare access gaps in all six health districts of the county.
Also speaking at the event, Maryland County Superintendent and Health Team Board Chairman Henry B. Cole Jr. described the donation as a “transformational gesture” and thanked Plan International for its continued support of the county’s health sector.
“This organization has consistently shown its commitment to uplifting healthcare in our county,” Superintendent Cole said. “The Government of Liberia remains grateful and committed to working with all partners to build a stronger, more equitable health system.”
Among the beneficiaries was CHSS Diana A. Mah, who shared how the motorbikes will help overcome logistical challenges that health workers face in the field.
“This will make a huge difference,” Mah said. “I am overjoyed to receive a new motorcycle. We often struggle to reach certain clinics and communities, especially during the rainy season. With these bikes, we are better equipped to meet the healthcare needs of our people.”
Mah also pledged her team’s continued commitment to delivering free and reliable healthcare services across the county.
Plan International Liberia has been supporting various initiatives aimed at improving health, education, and child protection services in Liberia. Tuesday’s donation is part of the organization’s broader effort to empower communities and build resilient public health systems.
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