The management of Jeety Rubber LLC and Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has officially broken ground for the construction of an eye clinic in Weala, Margibi County.
The clinic when completed aimed at buttressing the Liberian government’s efforts to improve healthcare access for its citizens.
The groundbreaking ceremony, which was held over the weekend in Weala, was attended by local officials, community leaders, and representatives from the healthcare sector, all of whom expressed their gratitude for this landmark initiative.
JRLLC & SRC are owned by Indian businessman Upjit Singh Sachdeva, who is famously known as “Mr. Jeety”. Speaking during the ground breaking, Jeety said the new eye clinic, when completed, is set to provide essential eye care services to the local population of Weala and its surroundings, addressing a critical gap in healthcare provision in the region.
With a high prevalence of eye-related issues in Liberia, the establishment of this clinic is expected to significantly improve the quality of life for many residents, who have long struggled with limited access to eye care.
Officially breaking grounds for the project, Mr. Jeety emphasized the importance of accessible healthcare, and noted, “We believe that health is a fundamental right for every individual. This eye clinic is not just a building; it is a commitment to the people of Margibi County and beyond.”
“Because we are not just here in Liberia to do business, but we want to ensure that every Liberian, regardless of their financial situation, has access to quality eye care, and this center will be ready within the next four months.”
According to him, the clinic will be equipped with modern facilities and staffed by qualified healthcare professionals, including ophthalmologists and optometrists, who are expected to be brought into the country from India and within Liberia.
He added that the clinic would provide a range of services, including eye examinations, treatment for common eye conditions, and surgeries for cases of cataracts and glaucoma, ensuring that the residents feel the impact of his operation in the county.
In addition to the eye clinic, Jeety Rubber and SRC management have also pledged to support the Kakata Central Prisons by installing running water, coupled with providing monthly food supplies for inmates.
In another development, Jeety, on behalf of management, disclosed that beginning in May of this year (2025), the companies will deliver 30 bags of 25kg rice to the Margibi County Central Prison, addressing the pressing issue of food scarcity faced by inmates. The prison is situated in Kakata, the provisional city of the county.
He asserted that the decision to support Kakata Central Prisons stems from a recognition of the constrain prison facilities are faced with across the country, leaving inmates to starve due to hunger, adding, “We understand that our role extends beyond just business. We are part of this community, and we will contribute positively to its development.”
Mr. Jeety also promised to install borehole so that the prison facilities can have access to clean, pipe borne water.
In response, the Kakata Central Prison Superintendent, Mr. Varney Lake, expressed gratitude for the gestures, added: “This is monumental for our prison because access to safe and reliable water supply and food is a pressing need, and with this intervention, we are grateful.”
All of these gestures coincided with Jeety’s 59th birthday, which was on Thursday. He had also brought hot, cooked meal, soda (soft drink) and water for the inmates.
