Monrovia — Efforts to restore the John F. Kennedy Medical Center to its pre-war status have received a major boost with the dedication on Wednesday of the west wing of the hospital. The dedication followed major renovation funded by the Gloag Foundation of Scottish philanthropist Ann Gloag.
Speaking at the dedicatory ceremony at the hospital, President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf lauded the Gloag Foundation and its founder, Ann Gloag for the support toward the health sector of the country. The President described the support as a demonstration of the power of those who care. She praised the spirit of caring, sharing and dynamism demonstration by Madam Gloag in ensuring the successful implementation of the renovation work.
An Executive Mansion release says the President also lauded the Scottish philanthropist for supporting the country's fistula program, which she noted, has brought relief to women affected by the disease.
Responding, Madam Gloag hoped the renovation of the JFK is the first step toward the restoration of the hospital. A nurse by profession, she expressed honor and delight to be a part of the restoration of the hospital. Also a member of the Board of Directors of Mercy Ships, the philanthropist said Liberians should consider it a privilege to have a great person like Mrs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf as President of the country, urging Liberians to continue to work with the President for the achievement of the vision she has set for the country. Mrs. Gloag promised to continue to support the country's heath sector.
The three floors of the West Wing of the hospital have been renovated and will become fully operational following the acquisition of the necessary equipment and supplies, according to the hospital's General Administrator, Mrs. Wannie Scott McDonald.
Meanwhile, the Scottish-born philanthropist has been honored at a ceremony at the Foreign Ministry in Monrovia. At an investiture, Mrs. Gloag was admitted into the Order of the Star of Africa with the grade of Commander.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Liberian President described Madam Gloag's support for the health sector of Liberia as exceptional. The honor, the President noted, was a special recognition of the contribution she has made in support of the country and its people.
Responding, Mrs. Gloag said she was deeply honored for the recognition, describing it as a great privilege.
The ceremony was witnessed by Vice President, Joseph Boakai, members of the national legislature, cabinet ministers including Health and Social Welfare Minister, Dr. Walter Gwenigale, members of the diplomatic corp and officials of the United Nations Mission in Liberia as well as staff of the John F. Kennedy hospital.
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First of all, I want to extend thanks and appreciation to Madam Ann Gloag and her Foundation for the worthy contribution she has made to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center and the people of Liberia. I wish to tell Madam Ann Gloag, "well done". I hope you will continue your humanitarian work for the people of Liberia.
To our President, Mrs. Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, may the Almighty God continues to bless you and your good work for the country, Liberia and its people. Again, I want to say, do not listen to people who only want to see our dear mother-land to go down in the drain.
I just earned a Master's degree in Health Services Administration fron Strayer University in Bucks County, Pennsylvania. As health administrator, I am very happy to hear this great news for my country. I will be coming home very soon to join hands with other health professionals in the country to develop our health sectors.
Thanks, Mohammed M. Kiawu
Amen!!!! Let's hope this grant is used for its intended purposes. Here in the United States, CEOS, CFOS and Executives of foundation has being imprisoned for using monies donated to their organizations, which were not used for their intended purposes.
I am the President and CEO of my foundation, and I can say, with 120 Percent surety that, in order for that Grant that, Madam, (Her) Excellency Ann Gloag's Foundation has donated, to be used for its intended purposes successfully, the JFK Hospital's Board of Trustee should seek and get a Narrative and comprehensive Detailed Summary of how this grant money is to be expended.
At best, a line by line, list of expentitures detailing timelines of such expenditures. I do not know what this country is currently good at doing in Afica, but at best, this is one legacy this President, (Her) Execellency Madam Ellen can tackle, and make an unforgetable name and Legacy thereof, as the First Female President of the Continent of Africa.
When this is taken care of in a cogent and bold manner, and this country attract foreign doctors, medical equipment, and equipment specialists, and don't have to lose Senators, who have a simple procedure, for example, hernia.
The Medical and other subsistant needs, with due respect, lies on the shoulders of the leader. If you ask my opinion, I beleve she should make that hospital a Priority. Please forgave any typographical errors.
Are you begging for a job, brother? "I just got a master's degree in Health Administration...Thank you for fixing JFK...I will be coming home soon to join hands...blah...blah...blah. Get a life. Stop begging for job.
Dear Mentor3,
Sorry to say that you are one of the Liberians who is trying daily to discredit other Liberians. I am not trying to look for job. I have occupied one of the highest offices before in Liberia. I am the former Member of the Honorable House of Representatives from Grand Cape Mount County. But even if I ask the President of Liberia for job, it is not a crime for a Liberian to complete his study in America and willing to come home to work for our dear mother-land and its people. Mr. Mentor3, you should be very greatful to that person who wants to share his knowledge and skills for the develoment of our country, Liberia. secondly, I can live in Liberia without working for the Government. I have schools (Liberia Institute of Technology, Claratown Elem. & Jr. High School, and the Liberia Central High)in Liberia to work and get money. I do not know what are your contributions to the Liberian people. But if you have ever made one or two, please mention those contributions in your reply to this letter.
Thanks, Mohammed M. Kiawu
First of all Mr. Mentor3 or what ever u call yourself, My Father is not bagging anyone for jobs. My father is a very learn man, he don't need to bag for job because he has all the qualification that u don't have as a man, you see Mr. Mentor3 this is why Liberia can not get better, because Men like you only care about your family, but think about it, their are other people that care alot about our country not people like you that are trying to see the down fall of others. Mr. Mentor3 I don't need to tell you who I am, but if you must know I am the daugther of Mohammed Kiawu and just one of youngest and if you think i will sit and let you say something stupid about my father then you got another thing coming, because you will have me and my father to content with, so if you ever think about making a comment pls, sit and thinks before you write any of your stupid comment about my father.