Foya-Borma Hospital was established by the Swedish churches more than 60 years ago. The approximately 120-bed hospital, with more than 200 outpatients from the clinics and villages in the nearby communities was greatly affected by the Ebola outbreak.
The Friends of Foya-Borm Hospital is a dream come true visualized by many people. Dr. Samba identified the needs of the hospital during his visit to see his aging father who sort medical care at Foya-Borma Hospital. Upon his return, his wife decided to celebrate his 60th birthday and August 23, 2013 and donate the gifts in the form of hospital and medical supplies. Friends who attended the event decided to join the Samba family to help the hospital. During the first meeting that was held on September 20, 2013, the group decided to call the group “Friends of Foya-Borm Hospital.
The vision of this non-profit organization is to give back to the community through projects that address the health and educational needs of the people in the community.
Also, Dr. Mary Zozulin, an Ob-Gyn in Waterbury, Connecticut, who worked at the Foya-Borma Hospital. “This Lady was actually one of those who initiated the entire process.” Dr. Zozulin had gone to Foya because her daughter, Kristen, was assigned there as a Peace Corp Volunteer. Dr. Zozulin and her daughter were forced to leave Liberia as a result of the outbreak of the Ebola epidemic. This was after the virus has taken the lives of five healthcare workers at the hospital. These included three Nurses, a Nurse’s Aide and a Laboratory Aid. Upon her return to the USA, Dr. Zozulin felt the need to help the people of Foya. She got in touch with FOFBH to help coordinate a medical supply shipment for the people of Lofa. With her help they filed an application with MedShare for medical supplies for the hospital.
Foya-Borma Hospital was established by the Swedish churches more than 60 years ago. The approximately 120-bed hospital, with more than 200 outpatients from the clinics and villages in the nearby communities was greatly affected by the Ebola outbreak.
Our mission is to give back to the community through projects that address the health and educational needs of the people in the community.
1. Collect and donate critical hospital supplies and equipment to facilitate the health care of people in rural communities.
2. Support staff and professional development initiatives of Foya-Borma Hospital.
3. Develop and implement educational programs that support the needs of staff, employees, and patients.
4. Seek volunteers to help with the health care and educational programs for the hospital.
5. Partner with individuals and groups in planning and implementing projects that support our mission.