Years After Construction Began, Gbarnga-Siaquelleh Health Facility Still Sits Unopened
Medical officers inspect a clinic at Camp Tubman in Gbarnga, Bong County (file photo, 2026), illustrative of health facilities in the area. Photo: U.S. Army National Guard / Sgt. Theodosius Santalov, Public Domain, via Wikimedia Commons.
A health facility in Gbarnga-Siaquelleh, Bong County, has remained closed and overgrown since construction began in 2017, forcing residents, including pregnant women and the elderly, to travel to neighboring towns for treatment.
A health facility in Gbarnga-Siaquelleh, in Electoral District Four of Bong County, remains closed and unused years after construction began in 2017 under then-District Four Representative Lester Paye. The building has deteriorated over time, with the grounds becoming overgrown with grass, though community members periodically maintain the site themselves.
Residents say the unopened facility forces them to travel to Garmue Town and other neighboring communities for medical treatment, a burden they describe as particularly difficult for pregnant women and elderly residents who require regular care. The community has appealed to county and health authorities to assess the building, address any outstanding work or requirements, and ensure that it is finally opened to the public.
The reasons for the prolonged delay in opening the facility, including whether construction was fully completed or what remaining requirements stand in the way, were not detailed in available reporting, and no county or health officials had issued a public response at the time of this report.
The case echoes broader concerns raised elsewhere in Liberia about stalled or delayed public infrastructure projects that leave communities without access to services despite physical structures already being in place. Liberia Today will follow up with Bong County and Ministry of Health officials for a response and will report on any progress toward opening the facility.