By: Wilfred Duosi
Rally Time Hospital in Grand Kru County has received medical supplies valued at US$10,000 from the nonprofit organization Van Community Outreach (VANCO), as part of efforts to strengthen healthcare delivery in the county.
The donation was formally presented during a brief ceremony held in Grandcess City at the county’s referral health facility.
The consignment includes blood pressure machines, oximeters, glucometers, medical gloves, detergents, and other essential items intended to support the hospital’s operations and improve patient care.
Presenting the supplies, the head of the organization, Veronica Nimpson, said the total value of the items, including shipment costs, amounts to US$10,000.
She explained that the initiative forms part of the organization’s broader mission to support healthcare services and provide educational opportunities for children, youth, and the elderly across Liberia.
Nimpson, who serves as Chief Executive Officer of VANCO, noted that shipping medical supplies to Liberia requires significant financial resources. Despite the challenges, she said the organization successfully financed the shipment and remains committed to assisting underserved communities.
She disclosed that Rally Time Hospital is currently the only rural healthcare facility benefiting from VANCO’s medical supply outreach program, which focuses on improving healthcare access in remote areas.
VANCO head further encouraged the hospital’s management to identify additional areas of need so the organization can continue providing meaningful assistance.
She also urged administrators to ensure the donated items are used appropriately to improve basic healthcare services for residents.
A native of Grand Kru County now residing in the United States, further emphasized that giving back to Liberia remains a priority for both her and the organization.
She also revealed that VANCO has implemented several educational initiatives across Liberia, including the construction of libraries and computer laboratories in River Gee, Bomi, and Lofa counties.
According to her, about 41 schools and nearly 12,000 students nationwide are currently benefiting from the organization’s library project. She also announced plans to establish a computer lab with internet access for the Grandcess community.
Receiving the donation on behalf of the hospital, Assistant Nursing Director Thomas Jugeh expressed appreciation to Nimpson and the VANCO team for their support.
He said the supplies will significantly enhance healthcare delivery and benefit patients throughout the county.
Jugeh also called on other individuals and organizations to assist the hospital as it continues efforts to improve healthcare services in rural Liberia.
