Africa-Press – Liberia. Dr. Thomas Nimene Tweh, Jr., a dedicated Liberian humanitarian, has undertaken a remarkable initiative to provide medical and surgical treatment to over 100 Liberians who have been suffering from various illnesses for an extended period of time.
The medical and surgical operations were conducted on patients with ailments such as hernias, hydroceles, lipomas, myomas, and other subcutaneous masses. The surgeries took place at various clinics in Montserrado County District 11.
Dr. Paye N. Gbamie, the Head of the Medical Team of the Original Countryman Movement, praised the surgical operations as a fulfillment of Tweh’s commitment to providing adequate healthcare. Out of the 1,500 patients screened, 82 were selected for the surgeries, with low complications and a high probability of success.
Dr. Gbamie expressed his admiration for Twe’s humanitarian efforts, highlighting that it is rare for a single individual to bear the financial burden of medical bills and surgical treatments for such a significant number of citizens.
He said that the cost for one of the surgeries typically ranges from US$150 to US$400, and Dr. Tweh has taken care of all the expenses, totaling around US$18,000.
“When the patients heard that Dr. Tweh’s medical team was doing screening, they were very excited and turned out en masse. I want to be very thankful to Dr. Tweh for being so magnanimous about spending such an amount on the health of other people. This is being so kind to your fellow man,” Gbamie said.
Tweh, the benefactor, noted that his support for the medical sector is aimed at supporting the government’s efforts to provide effective and efficient healthcare to all citizens. He believes that it is his duty, based on his faith, to assist those in need.
He, however, emphasized the need for the government and other stakeholders to invest adequately in the country’s health sector. This investment, he believes, will discourage the frequent travel of public officials and others abroad in search of advanced medical treatment.
“Many times we hear and see our public officials traveling to Ghana, India, and other countries around the world to seek medical treatment. We have to find means to put an end to this. I strongly believe that if we can invest more in our health sector, people will not be getting in planes to travel long distances to be treated for minor illnesses.”
Tweh also acknowledged the challenges faced by many Liberians in affording their medical bills due to economic constraints and high levels of unemployment. Thus, he emphasized the importance of extending a helping hand to those in need, as healthy individuals can contribute more effectively to society and their families.
He called on private, religious, and faith-based institutions operating clinics and hospitals in Liberia to consider reducing the high fees charged for treatment, believing that the exorbitant medical fees only deter ailing Liberians, who are often unable to afford them, from seeking necessary treatment.
Tweh urged the government to work towards ensuring that medical fees in both public and private facilities align with citizens’ economic conditions — with that, he highlighted the need for increased government investment in the health sector to discourage public officials from seeking medical treatment abroad.
He emphasized that by investing more in the health sector, the country can minimize the need for individuals to travel long distances for minor illnesses.
The beneficiaries of Dr. Tweh’s generosity expressed their heartfelt appreciation, acknowledging that he has provided them with hope and the opportunity to regain their health and ability to support themselves and their families.
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