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When a patient arrives at an emergency department with severe bleeding, sepsis, or respiratory failure, the first hour can determine whether they live or die. In Liberia, where emergency care resources remain limited, every additional nurse trained to respond to these moments can save countless lives.
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.
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.
Partners In Health (PIH) Liberia has officially handed over two newly trained cardiology fellows to the Ministry of Health after a three-year advanced training in adult and pediatric cardiology.
Partners In Health Liberia (PIHL) is dedicated to building meaningful partnerships with local and international institutions to support the Government of Liberia. Their goal is to develop the next generation of healthcare providers. PIHL’s efforts focus on capacity building through medical education, training, and ongoing mentorship and support.
As part of this initiative, PIHL facilitated the revitalization of a partnership between William V. S. Tubman University (TU) in Harper, Maryland County, where PIH operates, and the University of Global Health Equity (UGHE) in Rwanda.