Monrovia, Liberia – Representative Sumo Mulbah has called on the administration of the John F. Kennedy (JFK) Medical Center to immediately investigate the circumstances surrounding the treatment of a patient identified as Jestina, while urging the hospital to facilitate her urgent medical evacuation abroad for specialized care.
In a formal communication addressed to the hospital’s administration, Rep. Mulbah raised concerns over reports that Jestina allegedly suffered complications after receiving an injection in her back during a childbirth-related procedure.
The lawmaker emphasized that healthcare institutions have a legal and ethical obligation to ensure that all medical procedures are performed in accordance with established safety and professional standards.
According to Rep. Mulbah, if a medical error occurred, the hospital could be held accountable under principles of medical malpractice and institutional responsibility for the actions of its staff.
“We are monitoring this situation with the utmost gravity and urge the administration of the John F. Kennedy Medical Center to take immediate, transparent action to address these concerns before legislative oversight is initiated,” Mulbah stated. He further recommended that the hospital urgently facilitate Jestina’s medical evacuation to receive specialized treatment outside Liberia, arguing that such action is necessary to preserve her life and improve her chances of recovery.
The representative stressed that the protection of patients is a fundamental responsibility of both government and healthcare institutions, warning that any failure to uphold accepted standards of care, particularly during invasive procedures, demands swift accountability and corrective measures.
Mulbah also called for a transparent investigation into the incident and cautioned that if satisfactory action is not taken, the matter could be brought before the Legislature for formal inquiry and possible regulatory action.
Concluding his statement, the lawmaker urged that the case be treated as a humanitarian issue rather than a political one.
“A life belonging to any individual must be approached with sincerity and not influenced by political matters. Jestina requires immediate support, and I align myself with everyone who is working to assist her in this battle,” he said.
