The House of Representatives (HOR) has mandated its Committee on Health to investigate the Ministry of Health following a formal complaint from Grand Bassa County’s district #2 Representative, J. Clarence T. Banks, in which he expressed deep concern over what he described as a troubling pattern of transferring specialized medical doctors from county hospitals without clear justification.
In his communication to the plenary, Representative Banks cited the 2024 transfer of Dr. Moses Weidehgar from Grand Bassa’s only referral hospital to Lofa County, and a similar move in June 2025 involving another specialist.
He also referenced a February 2025 incident in which the Ministry attempted to appoint an unqualified nurse, Delino Kollie, as Health Services Administrator in Grand Cape Mount County—a decision that was met with strong public opposition.
Consequently, the House has cited Health Minister, Dr. Louise Kpoto, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Catherine Cooper, to appear before the Health Committee.
Plenary is seeking clarity on the rationale behind these transfers, and whether they are in line with national health priorities and staffing protocols.
The committee’s findings are expected to inform future legislative oversight and potentially lead to reform aimed at ensuring equitable distribution of medical professionals across the fifteen counties.
