By Mark Nyepan, Maryland County
Harper, Maryland Co.: The Health Team of Maryland County has clarified a widespread rumor that a certain vehicle currently used by the Team was given to them by the Joseph Boakai administration. The Team said the vehicles they are currently using were donated by the World Bank.
According to Health Team, the rumor that their vehicle was given to them by the Unity Party-led government is not true. The health team asserts that they have been receiving support from the World Bank as part of its performance Based financing project in Liberia.
“It is not political donation,” says Dr. Siedoh Freeman, the Maryland County Health Team Officer, “our people should understand that those vehicles and bikes came as a result of the ongoing World Bank Project which is meant to empower the Health System.”
He said, “The World Bank supports government’s initiatives through the Ministry of Health”.
The Health Team’s clarification comes amidst a wave of what Dr. Freeman described as “speculation and misinformation” surrounding the funding sources for the two land cruisers and bikes in the County.
Dr. Siedoh Freeman emphasized that the vehicle is a crucial component of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing Healthcare services delivery in the region.
“We want to reassure the public that the mobility support we have received is part of a well-documented project facilitated by the World Bank. It is essential to correct any misinformation and provide clarity on the actual source of the valuable resources.” Dr. Freeman indicated.
The World Bank’s performance Financing Base project in Liberia focuses on bolstering key sectors including Health Care to promote sustainable development in Maryland County, like other regions.
