By Alfred Kollie
Monrovia, Liberia — The International Organization Jesus Ministry Church Global has concluded Phase One of its nationwide health assessment tour in Liberia, aimed at evaluating medical facilities for a proposed large-scale medical outreach camp planned for 2027.
The four-day tour, led by the ministry’s Director, Dr. Sharilyn M. Garrett, and Pastor Roland Chester, Lead Pastor for Africa and Asia and Head of the Liberia Chapter, covered Margibi, Bong, Nimba, and Grand Bassa counties.
The delegation assessed both public and private health facilities to determine their capacity, availability of qualified medical personnel, and suitability for surgical and other critical medical interventions.
According to the ministry, findings from the tour will be presented to its Board of Directors to guide a decision on establishing a medical outreach camp in Liberia, pending approval.
During the assessment, the team visited several key facilities, including C.H. Rennie Hospital in Kakata, Margibi County, and the Grand Bassa Government Hospital in Buchanan, a major referral center serving multiple counties. Other facilities inspected were Nyanpu-Ta Medico Surgical Clinic and the Gbarnga Community Health Center in Bong County; United Methodist Hospital and the Esther and Jeremiah Koung Medical Center in Ganta, Nimba County.
In addition to health institutions, the delegation paid courtesy visits to churches affiliated with Jesus Ministry Church Global, including Christ Holy Deliverance Ministry in Gbarnga, Great Pentecostal Movement International Ministries in Nimba County, and Heart of Christ Evangelical Ministry in Grand Bassa County. Meetings were held with county coordinators, district leaders, and church members.
As part of the assessment process, Dr. Garrett held discussions with several medical professionals, among them Dr. Wilmot G. Frank Jr., an obstetrician/gynecologist at C.H. Rennie Hospital; Dr. Dimingo Gomez, consultant surgeon at Nyanpu-Ta Medico Surgical Clinic; Dr. Jefferson Sibley; and Dr. Philip M. Larblah of the Gbarnga Community Health Center. Others included Dr. Karwulo S. Gbargein, Medical Director of the Esther and Jeremiah Koung Medical Center; Dr. Charlie M. Kimpeas, surgeon; Dr. Harford M. Howard, Chief Medical Officer of the United Methodist Hospital; and Dr. Yola Camanor, Medical Director of the Buchanan Government Hospital.
Speaking at the close of Phase One in Buchanan on Monday, Dr. Garrett said the tour was intended to gather first-hand information on Liberia’s healthcare needs and the types of medical interventions most required.
She expressed satisfaction with the facilities visited and the discussions held with medical professionals, noting that Liberia continues to require significant medical support.
Dr. Garrett also encouraged Liberians to pay closer attention to their diets, linking poor eating habits to many health challenges.
“I observe that most people in Africa don’t observe what they eat, which is creating more health problems,” she noted, while urging citizens to put God first and maintain balanced nutrition.
Pastor Roland Chester praised the initiative, describing it as a blessing for Liberia and the African continent.
He urged Liberians to take full advantage of the proposed medical outreach once approved, while emphasizing that the ministry’s primary mission remains spiritual.
“Our first concern is for souls to be saved through Jesus Christ, followed by medical services,” Pastor Chester said.
Several doctors who interacted with the delegation welcomed the initiative, citing challenges within Liberia’s health sector, including inadequate medical equipment and limited capacity building.
They noted that a medical outreach camp would significantly boost the sector, particularly for underprivileged citizens unable to afford surgical and specialized medical care.
Meanwhile, in recognition of her humanitarian contributions, Dr. Garrett was honored by the Bong County Christian Association and the Christian community in Grand Bassa County. The association’s president, Rev. Obadiah Camuel, conferred on her a traditional Kpelleh name, “Sianneh,” meaning “Successful Trip,” in appreciation of her longstanding service in Africa and beyond.
“We are grateful to have you here in Liberia. It is a privilege and a blessing. We will stand with you and fully support this process,” Rev. Camuel said.
Phase Two of the assessment tour is scheduled for Tuesday in Tubmanburg, Bomi County, and will cover Gbarpolu and Cape Mount counties, marking the conclusion of the tour.
Jesus Ministry Church Global is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization registered in the state of Missouri.
The ministry provides medical supplies, surgical assistance, medication, food, clean water, clothing, free Bibles, and missionary support while working to strengthen local churches. Since its restructuring in 2018, the organization has focused on demonstrating the love of Jesus Christ through spiritual, medical, and physical assistance to vulnerable populations worldwide.
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