According to an Executive Mansion release, Cabinet reviewed progress update regarding health infrastructures across the country, pending and ongoing development and modernization works at the John F. Kennedy Memorial Hospital and commitment to holistically tackle the question of workforce in building a resilient healthcare system for the country.
Cabinet received updates on how so far 15 new Triages have been constructed at major referral hospitals across the country with nine other health centers new Triages construction underway.
Towards a resilient healthcare system, 15 Liberians are currently undergoing a one-year medical equipment maintenance training in Kenya, while 3 are currently in the United States on a six-month capacity building.
Six new X-Ray machines, four full Chemistry Laboratories and six polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment have been installed at hospitals and health centers around Liberia.
Cabinet was briefed on the refurbishment of the exterior and roof of J.F.K., the completion of renovation works on J.F.K. Eye Department cum staff training and equipping of the facility.
The cabinet also looked at the commitment of PREVAIL to complete the rehabilitation of the Radiology Department, including the installations of MRI, CT Scan, Conventional X-Ray, Mammographic, Ultrasound, and new technical rooms.
Chevron/USAID funding to the sector will address the partial interior renovation of J.F.K 3rd Floor, 50 – 60 capacity renovation of outpatient clinic and observation room and renovation of ground floor Lab.
Meanwhile, Cabinet also received briefing on interventions and follow-ups on the Justice and Security fronts with emphasis on ongoing manpower strengthening, transition support, projects earmarked for support, public safety reform as well as Liberia National Police and Liberia Immigration Service Regulations.
Cabinet was also brought up to speed on prevailing rape and human trafficking cases, robust communication strategy highlighting the fight against corruption, Domestic Violence Act and Gender Equity Bill passage, status of Special Corruption Court, among others.
In the area of manpower strengthening, involving recruits and various personnel that are receiving VIP training as well as capacity building for BIN, DEA, Correction Officers and professional Magistrates for immediate deployment across the country.
In a related development, Cabinet has mandated sector ministries to remain focused on key targets such as energy, roads, agriculture, education, health and RIA modernization.
Cabinet renewed its determination to respond to the emerging economic situation and emphasized the need for collectivity and cooperation that should inform how critical and major national challenges are pragmatically handled.
Cabinet also mandated the Ministry of Health and Civil Service Agency to review the pay grade of doctors to commensurate with service, experience and qualification.
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