TNIMA Introduces Radiography Curriculum to Address Critical Shortage in Liberia
TNIMA Introduces Radiography Curriculum to Address Critical Shortage in Liberia

TNIMA Introduces Radiography Curriculum to Address Critical Shortage in Liberia

MONROVIA – In a significant step towards strengthening Liberia’s healthcare system, the Tubman National Institute of Medical Arts (TNIMA) held a one-day workshop at the John F. Kennedy Medical Center (JFKMC) to validate its new Radiography curriculum. The event, hosted in the hospital’s lobby, brought together key stakeholders in the medical field to brainstorm and outline the structure of this essential program. During the workshop, Dr. J. Emmanuel Tamba, Chief Medical Officer of JFKMC, highlighted the urgent need for skilled radiographers in Liberia. “We are facing a shortage of trained radiographers in the country, which limits our ability to provide...

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John F. Kennedy Medical Center’s Department of Oncology Showcases Successes and Challenges in Managing Multiple Myeloma

John F. Kennedy Medical Center’s Department of Oncology Showcases Successes and Challenges in Managing Multiple Myeloma

Dr. Deddeh E. P. Supuwood ,  head of Oncology at John F. Kennedy Medical Center, presented a comprehensive overview of the successes and challenges in managing multiple myeloma, a complex hematologic malignancy. The presentation featured a compelling case study of a 55-year-old female patient who arrived at the medical center with severe pathological fractures and vertebral compression resulting from bacterial infections in her bone marrow. Through rigorous examination and advanced imaging techniques including X-ray and CT scans, Dr. Supuwood’s team initiated an intensive regimen of six cycles of chemotherapy over several weeks. The patient also received targeted antibiotic therapy and...

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