Pennsylvania, USA – Liberia’s First Lady, Madam Kartumu Y. Boakai, has called on international partners, development institutions, and advocates to join her in transforming Liberia’s health sector and addressing the country’s persistent maternal and child mortality challenges.
Speaking at a high-level engagement, Madam Boakai highlighted the urgent need for collaborative action, noting that despite progress, “far too many mothers and children are still being lost.”
“The challenges are enormous, and while progress has been made, far too many mothers and children are still being lost. This is why partnership is not an option—it is a necessity. I did not come tonight only to tell Liberia’s story. I came to ask you to become part of it,” the First Lady said.
She emphasized building strategic alliances with institutions such as the Mollie Woods Hare Global Center of Excellence, stressing that collaboration is crucial to scaling life-saving interventions across Liberia.
In response, Ms. Tine Hansen-Turton, Chief Executive Officer of Woods System of Care, expressed strong support for the First Lady’s vision. “Liberia’s story is one of resilience and determination. We are committed to walking alongside the First Lady in her mission to improve lives and create lasting change,” she said.
The event is seen as a key step toward mobilizing international commitment to Liberia’s health priorities, signaling hope for a stronger, more resilient, and healthier future for all Liberians.
