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Dolo’s Town, Margibi County – February 23, 2025 – The Ministry of Health has expressed deep concern over a fire outbreak that severely damaged the Dolo’s Town Comprehensive Health Center in Margibi County on Saturday evening, February 22.

Community members, along with the Firestone Fire Service and the RIA Fire Department, responded swiftly to contain the blaze, ensuring that no casualties were recorded.

Following the incident, Dr. Catherine T. Cooper, Chief Medical Officer of Liberia, led a team of senior officials to assess the damage and expedite the restoration of health services. Minister of Health Dr. Louise M. Kpoto has called for an immediate investigation by the Liberia National Police and the Liberia National Fire Service to determine the cause of the fire.

As a temporary measure, the Ministry of Health is working to restore Out-Patient Department (OPD) services, while emergency and inpatient cases will be referred to nearby facilities, including the 14th Military Hospital, Duside Hospital, Unification Town Health Center, and Cotton Tree Health Center. To facilitate these referrals, an ambulance will be stationed at the affected health center.

Authorities have assured the public that efforts are underway to restore full medical services as soon as possible.