Published: May 15, 2026
Pleebo City, Maryland County – Nurses in Maryland County used this year’s International Nurses Day celebration to renew calls for improved welfare, better working conditions, and stronger government support for Liberia’s healthcare sector.
The event, organized by the Maryland Chapter of the Nurses Association of Liberia on May 12, 2026, brought together healthcare workers from across the county in Pleebo-Sodoken District.
Activities marking the occasion included a colorful street parade and an indoor program held at Pleebo City Hall. Delivering the keynote address, Madam Veronica G. Nimene, Director of Nursing at Partners In Health Liberia (PIH), emphasized that nurses remain the backbone of Liberia’s healthcare system but continue to work under difficult conditions with limited support. She challenged members of the National Legislature to take concrete action by enacting policies that will improve nurses’ salaries, create opportunities for advanced medical studies abroad, and provide housing for nurses serving in various parts of the country.
Madam Nimene stressed that celebrating nurses should go beyond public recognition and ceremonial activities. According to her, real empowerment must include increased healthcare funding, professional development opportunities, supportive supervision, manageable workloads, and adequate staffing within health facilities nationwide. “The well-being of patients largely depends on nurses,” she noted, adding that nurses are often the frontline caregivers responsible for administering treatment and monitoring patients during illness.
She further called on the Government of Liberia to allocate more resources to the Ministry of Health to ensure the availability of medical equipment and essential tools needed to improve healthcare delivery.
Despite the challenges of low salaries and difficult working environments, Madam Nimene praised Liberian nurses for their resilience and continued dedication to saving lives across the country. As part of this year’s observance under the theme, “Empower Nurses and Save Lives,” organizers also conducted a two-day free medical outreach in Harper and Pleebo cities, providing treatment to residents in need. Madam Nimene additionally urged lawmakers to strengthen healthcare laws that will protect both medical practitioners and patients while improving the overall health system in Liberia.
Meanwhile for her part Mrs. Anita Jallah, Maryland county chapter president of the Liberia Nurses Association praised her colleagues for their commitment and unwavering sacrifices to humanity in the discharge of their duties. According to her health-workers in Maryland County started observing the on May 6-12, through health-fares and free health education across the county for the citizens.
Madam Jallah appreciated Partners In Health Liberia for her consistent supports to the Maryland county health team and the Ministry of health. International Nurses Day is celebrated annually around the world to recognize the contributions of nurses and advocate for stronger healthcare systems and improved support for healthcare workers.
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