Patients who were previously receiving treatment have been forced to leave due to limited or unavailable services, leading to heartbreaking scenes. Local health observers note that when a primary referral hospital stops functioning, the ripple effect puts the most vulnerable populations at immediate risk. Bong County Superintendent Loileyah Hawa Norris and Police Commander William Johnson have been on the scene, engaging in consultative meetings to resolve the impasse. Despite these mediation efforts, the aggrieved health workers have shown no sign of backing down. Phebe Hospital stands as a stark symbol of a system under immense strain.

Source: GNN Liberia February 24, 2026 18:05 UTC