Former government minister Isaac Doe donates to JJ Dossen Hospital in Maryland County.
By Patrick N. Mensah, Maryland County
Maryland, Liberia, February 26, 2025 – A former deputy minister of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Isaac Doe, has donated essential supplies to the JJ Dossen Hospital in his native Maryland County.
The donation, which reflects Mr. Doe’s ongoing humanitarian work and commitment to his home county, was held at the hospital, bring together hospital administrators, nurses, youths, women and patients.
The donation includes soap, sanitary pads, tissues, and Omo soap, among others, which is estimated to cost 150,000 Liberian Dollars.
Making the presentation on behalf of Mr. Doe, Sarafina Butty expressed gratitude to the hospital’s healthcare workers for their dedication and emphasized the vital role the institution plays in the region’s healthcare.
She emphasized the need for increased support to complement the government’s efforts, adding that the hospital has been greatly contributing to the people of the Southeast.
“I am here today to appreciate all of you for your hard work in caring for the people of Maryland, especially those who fall ill.
You are doing a great job, and I believe you deserve more recognition and support from us as citizens. We must continue to supplement government’s efforts”, Mrs Butty said.
He said former minister Doe is committed to giving back to his people and that the donation is just the beginning.
She quotes Mr. Doe as saying the donation followed a conversation he had with a resident, who described the hospital’s challenges, including lack of basic supplies like tissue in the bathrooms.
“That conversation moved me to make this small contribution to help our people out,” she quotes Doe to have said.
Receiving the items on behalf of the hospital, Dr. Bill Davis lauded Mr. Doe for the timely donation and encouraged others to follow his example.
He pointed out that while financial donations are helpful, he prefers tangible goods as they directly support the hospital’s daily operations. Editing by Jonathan Browne.
