Monrovia, Liberia – Africa International Logistics Women (AGL) has donated US$11,700 to the John F. Kennedy Medical Middle (JFKMC) to assist the growth and renovation of its Pediatric Outpatient Division, a transfer geared toward enhancing entry to lifesaving care for youngsters throughout Liberia.
By Claudius T. Greene, Jr., contributing author
The announcement and groundbreaking came about on September 25, 2025, at JFKMC’s convention corridor in Sinkor throughout the second version of AGL Solidarity Day – an annual occasion noticed by greater than 23,000 AGL workers throughout Africa to advertise solidarity, accountability, and social affect.
Delivering particular remarks, Mr. Rémi Ayikoué Amavi, AGL Nation Director, mentioned the donation displays the corporate’s deep dedication to Liberia’s well being sector.
“Yearly, our workers come collectively to display what it really means to reside by our values of solidarity, accountability, and dedication to society. This isn’t only a ceremony – it’s a second of reflection and motion,” he mentioned.
Amavi famous that this yr’s theme centered on well being in response to declining worldwide assist for healthcare programs throughout Africa. He revealed that AGL initially deliberate to settle medical payments for 50 youngsters however, after consultations with JFK administration, selected as a substitute to finance 50 p.c of the pediatric growth undertaking.
“We got here ahead with a a lot bigger contribution – US$11,700 – as a result of this undertaking will serve hundreds of youngsters for years to come back, far past what any single medical invoice might cowl,” Amavi emphasised.
Representing AGL workers, Madam Madee Ok. Eorus described the initiative as an ethical responsibility.
“That is about greater than cash – it’s about fulfilling our responsibility as company residents. By supporting this undertaking, we’re giving hope to oldsters, confidence to healthcare employees, and laying the muse for a more healthy technology of future leaders.”
Dr. John Emmanuel Tamba, Chief Medical Officer of JFKMC, hailed the donation as well timed.
“This growth is greater than bricks and mortar. It’s about giving our youngsters entry to well timed, high quality care in a secure and dignified surroundings,” he remarked, whereas interesting for extra assist for the hospital’s inpatient pediatric providers.
Additionally talking, Dr. Olushayo Olu, WHO Nation Consultant, praised AGL for setting an instance of private-sector management in healthcare.
“Your determination to take a position immediately in youngsters’s healthcare infrastructure is a strong demonstration of company social accountability. Partnerships like this strengthen belief between the private and non-private sectors and depart an enduring affect on nationwide growth.”
The undertaking will add new session rooms and improve current services, easing congestion and offering youngsters with safer, extra comfy care.
Well being advocates say AGL’s transfer ought to encourage different companies and growth companions to assist Liberia’s well being sector, particularly initiatives concentrating on youngsters and weak teams.
