07/06/2026
Last week our team at had the privilege of conducting a community health outreach in Balahun (often called Balahun Old Town by locals), Kolahun District, Lofa County — a rural community in Liberia defined by resilience, warmth, and real need.
Working with our local volunteers, we provided health education through group talks on disease prevention and healthy behaviors, screened for common conditions, and offered basic care and referrals.
Reaching Balahun required crossing a narrow rope footbridge commonly known as a “monkey bridge.” The crossing was challenging: the bridge swayed, some ropes were frayed, and the current below ran strong.
The journey reminded us how physical barriers increase the difficulty of accessing health services and how determined communities and health teams are to connect and care for one another.
Thank you to the people of Balahun, our volunteers, and local leaders for their hospitality and collaboration.
We remain committed to strengthening community health systems and reducing access barriers in rural Liberia.
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