Liberia Medical and Dental Council - LMDC

Liberia Medical and Dental Council - LMDC The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) was established by an Act of the National Legislature

On Friday, September 26, the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) held a Consultative Meeting with The Allied Healt...
27/09/2025

On Friday, September 26, the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) held a Consultative Meeting with The Allied Health Board and Complimentary Medicine under the theme: Integrated Regulation - Unified Health System

The Liberia Medical and Dental Council will join in the climax of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign 2025 on Saturda...
25/09/2025

The Liberia Medical and Dental Council will join in the climax of the Prostate Cancer Awareness Campaign 2025 on Saturday, 27th September 2025.

Activities will begin with a walk at 8:00 AM from The Invincible Park to the Ministerial Complex, followed by free prostate screening for men aged 40 and above.

If you reside in Monrovia and its surrounding areas, we encourage you to join us for this unique opportunity to receive a checkup (screening) at no cost. Courtesy of JFK Medical Center, Ministry of Health and key partners, including Monde Health Campaign Project, Urocare Liberia, and the Liberia Medical and Dental Council.

LMDC Leadership Visits B**g County, Engages Health StakeholdersThe Chairperson of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council...
23/09/2025

LMDC Leadership Visits B**g County, Engages Health Stakeholders

The Chairperson of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), Dr. Ayun K. Cassell, III, along with the Registrar General, Dr. Augustus Garlet Quiah, paid a working visit to B**g County over the weekend as part of efforts to strengthen collaboration with local health stakeholders.

The visit brought together the LMDC Regional Administrator and the B**g County Health Team in a stakeholder meeting focused on fostering a Technical Working Group (TWG). The TWG will play a pivotal role in enhancing the inspection and regulation of health facilities across the county, ensuring compliance with professional and ethical standards in healthcare delivery.

As part of the mission, the LMDC leadership also toured a three-acre parcel of land in B**g County, purchased during the administration of Prof. Robert Kpoto. The site has been earmarked for the construction of a permanent regional office to decentralize LMDC’s operations and improve accessibility for health practitioners in the region.

Dr. Cassell underscored the importance of the initiative, noting that decentralization will not only strengthen monitoring and inspection but also expand support to healthcare providers across rural counties.

The B**g County Health Team welcomed the LMDC delegation and pledged continued collaboration in ensuring quality healthcare standards are upheld throughout the county.

04/09/2025

A lady identified as Dorothy Kou, also referred to as Ma Haji of Paynesville, Redlight community, behind Ma Kebbeh Gas Station, was turned over to the Liberia National Police yesterday for performing a surgical incision at her house on little Alice Dahn, a child brought from Zehglay, Nimba County, that affected Alice’s spine and preventing the minor from walking.

Dorothy (Ma Haji) claimed she was attempting to remove what she referred to as a "witch" from the child's back. However, doctors at the JFK Pediatric Unit confirmed that the child was actually suffering from Spina bifida.

Spina bifida occurs when a baby's spine and spinal cord do not develop properly in the womb, leaving a gap in the spine. It is a type of neural tube defect. The neural tube is the structure that eventually develops into the baby's brain and spinal cord.

Dorothy Kou was turned over to the police along with Daniel Teah, the grand-uncle of Alice, a resident of Smythe Road community for serving as accomplice.

High-ranking health officials of Liberia at the WAHO/ECOWAS Workshop to Develop Harmonised Procedure Manuals for Health ...
29/08/2025

High-ranking health officials of Liberia at the WAHO/ECOWAS Workshop to Develop Harmonised Procedure Manuals for Health Professionals in ECOWAS Region in Nigeria

20/08/2025

Pharmacy Closed Over Child’s Death From Unauthorized Circumcision

The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has shut down a pharmacy identified as Little by Little, operated by Mr. Moses Amara in the 72nd Community, behind the Conex Gas Station. The closure follows reports that the facility was allegedly involved in an unauthorized circumcision procedure that led to the death of a child about two-month-old, who reportedly bled to death without being referred for professional medical care.

The LMDC’s Medical and Research Director, Mr. Joseph Colmah, warned individuals impersonating as health practitioners to desist from such dangerous practices, emphasizing that the Council will pursue anyone engaged in medical quackery. He further cautioned the public to always seek care from licensed clinics, health centers, and hospitals within their communities.

The LMDC has urged the public to assist in locating Mr. Moses Amara, who is wanted to answer to questions regarding the alleged incident.

LMDC Testifies in Trial of Alleged Fake Doctor, Sam WorlobahMonrovia – Prosecution has begun in the trial of Mr. Sam Wor...
18/08/2025

LMDC Testifies in Trial of Alleged Fake Doctor, Sam Worlobah

Monrovia – Prosecution has begun in the trial of Mr. Sam Worlobah, accused of posing as a medical doctor and performing an unauthorized surgery that led to the death of Mr. Samuel P. Kollie at the unaccredited Lofa Medical Service Clinic in Paynesville.

Taking the witness stand as the first prosecution witness, Dr. Augustus Garlet Quiah, Registrar General of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), was thoroughly cross-examined by both prosecution and defense lawyers. The session concluded with questions from the jury and the presiding judge of Criminal Court “B.”

Dr. Quiah outlined Liberia’s regulatory medical standards and stressed that Mr. Worlobah was never licensed as a medical doctor. Instead, he was licensed as an Operating Room Technician (ORT) with a role limited to assisting surgeons with tasks such as handling instruments, ensuring machines are functional, and maintaining sterilization.

Speaking to reporters outside the courtroom, Joseph Colmah, Clinical and Research Director at LMDC, issued a stern warning to those impersonating as a medical professionals to take note that LMDC is coming for them.

Liberia Medical and Dental Council Welcomes Grand Jury Indictment in Unauthorized Surgery Death CaseMonrovia – The Liber...
15/08/2025

Liberia Medical and Dental Council Welcomes Grand Jury Indictment in Unauthorized Surgery Death Case

Monrovia – The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) has welcomed the Montserrado County Grand Jury’s indictment of Mr. Sam Worlobah, accused of posing as a medical doctor and performing an unauthorized surgical procedure that led to the tragic death of Mr. Samuel P. Kollie at the unaccredited Lofa Medical Service Clinic in Paynesville.

On March 24, the LMDC shut down the Lofa Medical Service Clinic and, with the support of the Ministry of Justice’s Department of Public Safety, turned Mr. Worlobah over to the Liberia National Police for investigation.

The indictment charges Mr. Worlobah with murder in violation of Title 26, Chapter 14, Section 14.1 of Liberia’s Penal Code. It alleges that he “criminally, unlawfully, intentionally, purposely, and knowingly” conducted the surgery despite having no license or registration with the LMDC.

Investigation findings reveal that on March 18, 2025, Mr. Worlobah diagnosed Mr. Kollie with appendicitis and Hepatitis B, demanded payment for urgent surgery, and performed the procedure under substandard conditions. Mr. Kollie died the following morning while still under observation at the facility.

This indictment follows earlier charges against Mr. Worlobah for manslaughter and impersonating as a medical professional under Sections 14.2 and 12.35 of the New Penal Code of Liberia.

LMDC Public Relations Officer James-Emmanuel D. Cole, Jr. reaffirmed the Council’s commitment to ensuring that only qualified, licensed, and ethical practitioners provide healthcare services in Liberia.

“This indictment sends a clear and powerful message: no one will be permitted to practice medicine in our country without proper credentials and oversight. The public deserves competent, lawful, and ethical medical care. We urge citizens to report suspicious medical activities so that such tragedies never happen again,” Cole said.

Cole added that the LMDC will continue working closely with the Ministry of Justice to ensure full accountability in this case. He emphasized that the Council remains steadfast in its mission to uphold medical standards, protect patient safety, and safeguard public health in the Republic of Liberia.

Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia
Liberian Board of Nursing & Midwifery
Liberia Medicines & Health Products Regulatory Authority
Ministry of Justice - Liberia
World Health Organization Liberia
West African College Of Surgeons
Partners In Health
Liberia National Red Cross Society - LNRCS

13/08/2025

Media briefing with Dr. Ayun K. Cassell III, Chairperson Liberia Medical and Dental Council

Liberia Medical and Dental Council Embarks on Strategic Planning Retreat, A Roadmap for 2026–2030Monrovia, The Liberia M...
13/08/2025

Liberia Medical and Dental Council Embarks on Strategic Planning Retreat, A Roadmap for 2026–2030

Monrovia, The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC) convened a one-day Strategic Planning Retreat today at the Bella Casa Hotel, 3rd Street, Sinkor, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM, under the theme: “Strengthening Regulation and Advancing Quality Healthcare through Innovation and Digital Transformation: A Roadmap for 2026–2030.”

This high-level gathering brings together Council members, sector stakeholders, and technical partners to define a bold and transformative agenda for the next five years. The focus is on ensuring that regulation of medical and dental practice in Liberia is not only robust but also adaptive to the demands of modern healthcare delivery.

Speaking ahead of the retreat, the Chairperson of LMDC, Dr. Ayun K. Cassell, III, emphasized the importance of forward-thinking leadership in healthcare regulation.

“The healthcare challenges of the future demand that we think beyond compliance and enforcement. We must position the LMDC as a catalyst for innovation, a guardian of quality, and a trusted partner to health professionals and the Liberian people. This retreat is about charting a clear path to achieve that vision,” Dr. Cassell said.

The discussions will explore how digital transformation can enhance regulatory processes, improve the monitoring of health practitioners, and foster continuous professional development in the medical and dental sectors.

Dr. Cassell, underscored the need for evidence-based policy-making and technological integration.

“From licensing to professional standards enforcement, we must embrace tools and systems that make our work more efficient, transparent, and impactful. Our goal is to strengthen public trust in the healthcare system and ensure that every Liberian has access to competent, ethical, and compassionate care,” Dr. Cassell stated.

The retreat will conclude in the adoption of strategic priorities and measurable targets for 2026–2030, providing a roadmap for reform, modernization, and innovation in healthcare regulation.

West African College Of Surgeons
Liberia Medicines & Health Products Regulatory Authority
Liberia Medical and Dental Council - LMDC
Liberian Board of Nursing & Midwifery
Ministry of Health, Republic of Liberia

Dr. Ayun K. Cassell Meets with LMDC Staff On today Monday, July 21, 2025, Dr. Ayun K. Cassell held an acquaintance meeti...
21/07/2025

Dr. Ayun K. Cassell Meets with LMDC Staff

On today Monday, July 21, 2025, Dr. Ayun K. Cassell held an acquaintance meeting with the staff of the Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC). This engagement marked his first official interaction with the team since being formally inducted as Chairperson on Friday, July 18, 2025.

18/07/2025

Ahead of the induction ceremony of Dr. Ayun K. Cassell, III, the staff at LMDC bid farewell to Dr. Benetta Collins Andrews.

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