Monrovia, Libberia – The Government of the People’s Republic of China has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Liberia’s efforts to introduce Universal Health Insurance and expand access to quality maternal and newborn healthcare across the country.
Speaking Tuesday, August 4, 2026, at the opening of the 2026 National Health Review Conference, a representative of the Chinese Embassy in Liberia said China remains committed to strengthening Liberia’s healthcare system through investments in health infrastructure, medical equipment, professional training and technical cooperation.
The conference is being held under the theme “Introducing Universal Health Insurance in Liberia: Financing Quality Maternal and Newborn Care for All.”
The Chinese Embassy described the theme as one of Liberia’s most critical development priorities, stressing that healthy mothers and newborns are essential to building a healthy and productive nation. “Healthy mothers and healthy newborns are the foundation of a healthy nation, while equitable access to quality healthcare lies at the heart of universal health coverage,” the Embassy said.
China highlighted several major health projects undertaken in Liberia, including the construction of the Jackson F. Doe Memorial Regional Referral Hospital, widely known as the China-Liberia Friendship Hospital, as well as the construction and renovation of facilities at the Ministry of Health.
The Embassy also recalled China’s support during the Ebola outbreak, including the construction of an Ebola Treatment Center, and disclosed that the National Clinical Diagnosis and Treatment Laboratory is nearing completion and is expected to be handed over to the Liberian Government shortly.
China further pointed to its continued support through the provision of medical equipment and supplies. Last month, China donated medical supplies to the John F. Kennedy Medical Center, while a China-aided project aimed at improving child nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life has also been launched.
The Embassy noted that the project is expected to improve health and nutrition services and contribute to better physical and mental development among Liberian children. In 2025, the cardiology department established at JFK Medical Center under the China-Liberia Paired Hospital Cooperation Mechanism was officially inaugurated. The facility, Liberia’s first dedicated cardiology unit, is expected to expand access to specialized care for patients suffering from cardiovascular diseases.
Beyond infrastructure and equipment, China emphasized the importance of building Liberia’s health workforce. Since 1984, China has dispatched 18 batches of medical teams to Liberia, with Chinese health professionals working alongside their Liberian counterparts in providing medical services and strengthening local capacity.
Since 2024, the Embassy said 112 Liberian health professionals have participated in training programs in China covering clinical practice, hospital management, and public health. As Liberia advances discussions on universal health insurance, China says it recognizes that achieving universal health coverage will require effective policies, sustainable financing, skilled health workers, and resilient health institutions.
“China remains committed to working hand in hand with Liberia to deepen our strategic partnership and deliver greater benefits to our two peoples,” the embassy said.
The Chinese government wished the conference success and expressed hope that the discussions would contribute to continued progress in Liberia’s health sector and strengthen the longstanding friendship between Liberia and China.
