This gathering marked the first time in decades that almost the entire extended Howard family assembled at Phebe as a single unit. He emphasized that remembering Dr. Howard is not about reopening old wounds but about ensuring that such violence is never repeated. He added that Phebe Hospital remains committed to preserving the memory of those lost and to continuing the mission they started. He served at the Old Government Hospital, the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital, and later became one of the pioneering doctors at Phebe Hospital in the 1960s. A granddaughter of Dr. Howard, now a medical doctor based in the United States, led an initiative to bring medical supplies to Liberia.

Source: Front Page Africa December 22, 2025 10:16 UTC