CLEAN : Liberian hospitals suffer as economy declines

The transcript discusses the challenges faced by a hospital due to a lack of medical supplies. It highlights the difficulties patients face in obtaining medication, often resulting in tragic outcomes. The text emphasizes the need for government intervention and community support to improve healthcare facilities and ensure medicine availability for all, especially the underprivileged.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the hospital as mentioned in the first section?

• Lack of trained staff

• Insufficient medical supplies

• High patient fees

• Poor infrastructure

Why do patients have to travel to Bangor according to the transcript?

• To receive vaccinations

• To buy medications

• To visit specialists

• To get surgeries

What tragic outcome is highlighted due to the lack of timely medication?

• Increased hospital bills

• Patients missing appointments

• Relatives passing away

• Longer waiting times

What does the hospital need to improve its capacity?

• Better management

• New technology

• Government support

• More doctors

What is the ultimate goal for the hospital in terms of medicine distribution?

• To ensure medicines reach the downtrodden masses

• To stockpile medicines for emergencies

• To sell medicines at a profit

• To export medicines internationally