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She left the capital in search of answers she could not find at home, uncertain that a rural hospital could succeed where others had failed. Decontee K. Doe, 38, traveled from Monrovia after hearing positive reports about the quality of services, particularly obstetric and gynecological care, at the Partners In Health Liberia-supported James Jenkins Dossen (JJD) Memorial Hospital in Maryland County, rural Liberia. 

Since 2018, the Youth Friendly Centers have effectively addressed the challenges facing adolescents, significantly decreasing the high rates of teenage pregnancy in Maryland and southeastern Liberia.

In Maryland County, where access to nutritious food remains a challenge for many families and patients, Partners In Health (PIH) Liberia has taken a bold step to close the gap.

Partners In Health collaborated with the County Health Team to induct two new residents into the Family Medicine Residency Program on September 3, 2025. 

In collaboration with the County Health Team (CHT), Partners In Health Liberia is working to enhance health care access in a region where advanced medical resources have historically been limited.

The partnerships to address teenage pregnancy show shared commitment to tackling the root causes of teenage pregnancy and implementing sustainable solutions that prioritize adolescent health and well-being.