Young Mother Dies Amid Alleged Medical Negligence

… ELWA Hospital Faces Backlash

Monrovia, Liberia – The tragic death of Jemesetta Kugmeh, a young Liberian mother, has sparked national outrage and intensified scrutiny on the country’s struggling health sector. Grieving relatives and concerned citizens are leveling accusations of gross medical negligence against ELWA Hospital in Monrovia.

Kugmeh reportedly died at the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center, where she had been transferred for treatment after developing complications allegedly stemming from the initial care she received at ELWA Hospital.

“This hospital is a complete disgrace to the health sector in Liberia,” a distraught family member told reporters. “ELWA Hospital is responsible for our daughter’s death. We want the government to take this matter seriously.”

Eyewitness accounts and testimonies from patients and their families paint a disturbing picture of the conditions at ELWA Hospital. Reports suggest that patients are frequently left unattended, with some staff observed playing on smartphones while others lie in critical condition. Furthermore, some patients are reportedly forced to receive intravenous drips while sitting in chairs due to a severe lack of hospital beds.

“This is a national embarrassment,” another family member stated. “People are buying their own medicines, and doctors don’t seem to care. Where are the drugs the government supplies to hospitals and clinics?”

The backlash has amplified across social media and among the general public, as citizens decry the broader implications for Liberia’s healthcare system. “This kind of situation damages the image of the country,” a local resident lamented. “If our hospitals can’t provide basic care, where are we going as a nation? Every citizen is at risk.”

As public anger continues to mount, there are increasing calls for the Ministry of Health and the government of Liberia to launch a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding Kugmeh’s death and the reported conditions at ELWA Hospital.

The tragedy serves as a grim reminder of the persistent challenges plaguing Liberia’s health system and underscores the urgent need for reforms to restore public trust and save lives.