PHOTO: Ear technician examines a man as other await their time
Over 250 persons residing in River Gee County capital, Fish Town and surrounding communities have benefited from access from hearing healthcare and screening, as Augustine Octavius reports.
The supplies were presented after a two-day campaign undertaken by Church Aid Incorporated in collaboration with the Office of River Gee County Senator Francis Dopoh.
At least, ten professionals, who were trained in Zambia, were brought from all over Liberia to execute the hearing healthcare for people who have never receive any hearing healthcare initiative for underprivileged people
Speaking to this station in Fish Town, Rigergee County during the weekend, Church Aid’s Executive, Director, Maitta Sirleaf, said Senator Francis Dopoh has been closely monitoring Church Aid’s work and urged the team to return to River Gee to serve his people.
She emphasized that the program is not only about screening, but also about ensuring that residents especially those in rural areas—can get the care they need.
Reverend Sirleaf emphasized that the program is not only about screening, but also about ensuring that residents especially those in rural areas—can get the care they need.
Also speaking during an interview, the River Gee County Health Officer, Dr. Pauline Weah-Mehdeh, encouraged residents totake advantage of the free hearing healthcare because it is the first opportunity such healthcare in the region.
The River Gee County Health Officer expressed thanks and appreciation to Senator Francis Dopoe for collaborating with Church Aid Incorporated
Beneficiaries who spoke to reporters expressed gratitude to Church Aid Incorporated and the office of Senator Francis Dopoh for what they described as a life-changing opportunity.
As the screening campaign enters its next phase, residents are calling on Church Aid Inc. to extend the program within River Gee, stressing that hearing healthcare plays a critical role in daily life affecting communication, learning, employment, and family wellbeing.
With momentum building and community interest rising, the two-day camping program is proving that when health services meet people where they live, the impact can be immediate and lasting.
The initiative drew strong community turnout, with over 250 citizens participating in Fish Town, and more residents are continuing to express interest in the screening process.