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Across Liberia and Sierra Leone, substance abuse paints a stark picture, stretching from the corners of impoverished neighborhoods to the comfort of family homes. Historically viewed as a sign of failure or moral weakness, addiction is now being recognized as a serious health issue requiring compassion and care.
Between 2021 and 2023, Partners In Health (PIH) Liberia collaborated with the Ministry of Health and the Maryland County Health Team (CHT) and reached approximately 5,705 mental health beneficiaries.
Partners In Health reflects on a decade of progress in West Africa, highlighting key achievements in maternal health, tb care, and health system strengthening, driven by long-term partnerships and community support.
The Ministry of Health has recognized Pleebo Health Center as the “best-performing primary health care facility in Liberia.
PIH’s Family Medicine Residency at J.J. Dossen Memorial Hospital trains doctors in patient-centered care, addressing social determinants of health, and empowering them to serve rural Liberia’s medical needs.
Mpox cases have surged in Africa, with over 15,600 cases and 537 deaths in the DRC in 2024. The WHO declared a global health emergency, urging vaccinations and treatments, which remain scarce in Africa.
The Puluken Town Canoe, a motorized boat funded by PIH, now helps over 400 residents access healthcare, markets, and schools, overcoming a dangerous river barrier that once hindered vital services in Liberia.
Cecelia Green, a widow from rural Liberia, overcame immense hardship with support from PIH’s mental health and economic empowerment programs. Now thriving, she rebuilt her life with newfound hope.
Linda Depoyou, a mother from Liberia, saved her preterm baby Godsent through PIH’s NICU care and Kangaroo Mother Care. With social support and medical treatment, they returned home after three months of care.