By Christian Appleton
Harper, Maryland County – May 21, 2025 — In a significant enhancement to rural health service delivery, Plan International Liberia on Tuesday donated 20 brand new Yamaha motorbikes to the Maryland County Health Team. This contribution aims to improve accessibility and monitoring of healthcare in remote areas.
The official handover ceremony took place at the Health Team’s conference room, with attendance from government officials, health workers, and community leaders. Mr. Olastford S. Wiah, Director of the Community Health Services Division at the Ministry of Health, formally received the donation and subsequently presented the motorbikes to Dr. Siedoh Freeman, Maryland County Health Officer.
Expressing profound gratitude on behalf of the County Health Team, Dr. Freeman pledged that the motorbikes would be used strictly for their intended purpose. “On behalf of the Maryland County Health Team, we want to say thank you to Plan International Liberia and the Community Health Department for turning over 20 brand new motorbikes,” said Dr. Freeman. “These bikes will go a long way in enhancing our monitoring and outreach services.”
The motorbikes are designated for distribution to Community Health Services Supervisors (CHSS) across the county. This will enable them to reach remote communities and monitor health facilities more effectively, thereby bridging gaps in healthcare access.
Maryland County Superintendent Hon. Henry B. Cole, who also chairs the County Health Board, lauded Plan International Liberia for fulfilling its commitment. “Thanks to Plan International for making good her promise,” he stated. “I’m convinced that with this ongoing support, we will build a better health system for our people.”
Diana A. Mah, a CHSS and one of the beneficiaries, highlighted the practical impact of the donation, noting it would significantly alleviate the challenges they face in accessing hard-to-reach areas. “I’m very, very happy to receive the new motorbike,” she said. “With this, we will do more to meet the expectations of our county.” Plan International Liberia’s donation underscores its continued commitment to strengthening Liberia’s healthcare system, particularly in underserved and rural regions.