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Felix Glay Kuwen always dreamed of pursuing a university education right after high school to support himself and his family. His journey reflects a reality faced by many young people in rural Liberia, where ambition often collides with economic hardship.
For nearly a decade, Didi Farmer has felt a profound connection to Liberia through the stories shared by her late husband, Dr. Paul E. Farmer, about his patients and the remarkable people he encountered here. Finally, she stepped onto Liberian soil, traveling to Maryland County, one of the country’s most remote regions.
Veronica Nimene changed careers to nursing and one of her first jobs, in 2005, was at a hospital in Liberia that PIH began supporting years later. In 2026, she returned for the first time in two decades. Growing up as the youngest of six siblings in Liberia, Veronica Nimene was surrounded by family who cared for her every need.
For Dr. Joia Mukherjee, Senior Clinical Advisor at Partners In Health (PIH), and Cate Oswald, Chief Program Officer, visiting Liberia is far more than a routine field visit—it’s a deeply personal homecoming. With decades of global health experience, they found their recent trip to Maryland County overwhelmingly moving.
In 2024, Josiah Davies, Jr.’s life took a transformative turn at James Jenkins Dossen (JJD) Hospital. While waiting at the Partners in Health (PIH)-Liberia facility in Maryland County, he overheard a health worker discussing mental health awareness, particularly depression. “I felt that it was my life story she was discussing,” Josiah reflected. This sparked a pivotal moment: he reached out for help and connected with PIH’s Mental Health team.
Annie Ade Nyangbeh, a 32-year-old single mother from River Gee County, Liberia, expresses her gratitude to Partners In Health Liberia (PIHL): “Without them, I wouldn’t be here today for this interview.”
Joseph Jah was diagnosed with extra-pulmonary tuberculosis after his health collapsed. With free treatment from Partners In Health Liberia, he recovered and now urges others to seek TB testing and care early.
Albert Yong’s early life was marked by tragedy and isolation. At just eight years old, he lost his mother and was wrongly accused of bewitching her, which led to him being ostracized by those around him.
His relatives, believing he was responsible for her death due to inherited witchcraft, subjected him to neglect, abuse, and punishing rituals when he fell ill, interpreting his condition as a dark influence. His plight eventually caught the attention of Partners In Health Liberia (PIHL).
In October 2018, PIH collaborated with other government institutions to intervene, taking Albert to the James Jenkins Dossen (JJD) Hospital, where he was diagnosed with severe malnutrition and bruises. He began life-saving treatment and received compassionate care and support from PIH and local health teams.
Partners In Health (PIH) is enhancing health services in rural Maryland County, Liberia, by piloting AI technology for tuberculosis (TB) symptom screening and diagnostic accuracy. At CPHIA 2025, Dr. John Paul Otuba highlighted the effectiveness of AI in identifying undiagnosed TB cases, noting that it helps “bend the curve of undiagnosed TB.” The AI tool assists clinicians at JJ Dossen Hospital, improving timely diagnosis. The conference focused on achieving health sovereignty in Africa, emphasizing local manufacturing and digital health innovations to enhance care and reduce reliance on external aid. PIH’s initiatives have significantly reduced the TB burden in the region.