15/06/2026
OFFICIAL STATEMENT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE LIBERIAN NURSES ASSOCIATION, AFTER THE SOUTH EASTERN TOUR.
Fellow nurses, respected County Health Teams, valued colleagues in the Ministry of Health, and honored partners,
As President of the Liberian Nurses Association, I write with profound gratitude and admiration following our recent tour of five counties in Southeast Liberia.
Over the course of this visit we engaged directly with more than 300 dedicated nurses, assessed and learned from over 31 health facilities, and met with the committed health teams in each county. This tour was not only an opportunity to witness the daily courage and professionalism of our nursing workforce; it was a vivid reminder of the essential role nurses play in safeguarding the health and dignity of our communities.
To the nurses who welcomed us in clinics, community health posts, and county hospitals: your steadfastness under challenging conditions inspires confidence and pride.
You showed compassion in practice, excellence in clinical care, and devotion to public health that puts Liberia’s people first.
Your willingness to share experiences, raise concerns, and propose solutions strengthens our collective ability to advocate for meaningful improvements in working conditions, resources, and professional development.
Special recognition is due to the County Health Teams with whom we engaged.
Your leadership, coordination, and responsiveness were central to the success of this tour. You facilitated open dialogue, enabled safe and productive visits, and demonstrated a clear commitment to service delivery and community health outcomes.
Our partnership is essential; together we translate policy into care at the point of need.
I would like to single out Grand Gedeh County for exceptional commendation. The warmth of reception we received there, the hospitality extended to our delegation, and the strength of interpersonal relationships we enjoyed. The model of collaboration observed there deserves both recognition and replication.
We also applaud Sinoe and Maryland counties for their exemplary facility standards. Several of the health facilities we visited in these counties stood out for their cleanliness and upkeep.
Clean, well-maintained facilities are foundational to safe clinical care, infection prevention, and patient confidence. The staff and managers in Sinoe and Maryland demonstrated pride and professionalism that directly contribute to improved health outcomes and community trust in the health system.
To the Ministry of Health: we express deep appreciation for your support, cooperation, and constructive working relationship. Your collaboration facilitated this tour and reinforced shared commitments to workforce welfare, service delivery, and system strengthening. The partnership between the Liberian Nurses Association and the Ministry is vital as we pursue policies and investments that uplift nurses, improve facility conditions, and expand access to quality care across Liberia.
As we return from this tour, let us translate the insights and energy we gained into action. I call on all stakeholders , county authorities, facility managers, ministry leaders, partners, and nurses themselves — to work with renewed resolve on the following priorities:
Strengthen facility maintenance and infection-prevention measures, building on the best practices observed in Sinoe and Maryland. Ensuring that we end volunteerism which was observed to be on the rise,
Promote supportive supervision, reclassify and improve nurses salary,
Expand continuing professional development and psychosocial support for nurses to sustain workforce resilience.
Deepen collaboration between the Liberian Nurses Association and the Ministry of Health to address staffing, supply, and infrastructure gaps.
In closing, I thank every nurse, every health worker, and every community member who welcomed us and shared their time, expertise, and candid reflections. Your service defines the moral heart of our health system. The Liberian Nurses Association remains committed to advocating for your welfare, amplifying your voices, and partnering with leaders across the nation to ensure that quality nursing care is available to every Liberian.
With respect and solidarity,
Mrs. Edith C Railey-Tellewoyan
President, Liberian Nurses Association
