The new Military Hospital, barely 1,000 Sq. The same amount of money can construct up to 10 (ten) low cost homes, or even fund about 25% of the construction cost of the “New Military Hospital” itself. Moreover, there was no involvement of the Infrastructure Unit of the Ministry of Health, clothed with the authority of spearheading, reviewing and approving all medical facilities in compliance with the relevant “Standards for Health Infrastructure 2013” as sanctioned by the National Health Infrastructure Policy. The National Health Infrastructure Policy requires a collaborative approach in ensuring that health facilities meet fit-for-purpose design solutions derived from informed decisions that are appropriate for the partners and end users. As an expert in the field, I strongly recommend that the Government of Liberia sees reason to halt proposed 250-Bed Military Project until the right thing is done.

Source: Front Page Africa March 27, 2018 03:11 UTC