By Jamesetta D. Williams
nonrovia – Management of Redemption Hospital has issued an official statement in an effort to set the records straight in the wake of circumstances surrounding a tragic incident reported at the hospital on the
Allegations emerged May 26, 2026 that patients were abandoned by health workers before two bodies were discovered on the premises.
Clarifying the issue, hospital’s administration said the first female patient was brought to the facility and examined by the attending doctor, who confirmed that the patient was Dead Before Arrival (DBA).
Following that incident, authorities further stated that a second patient was also transported to the hospital and was likewise confirmed Dead Before Arrival.
The incident reportedly drew a large crowd around the entrance of the hospital, creating what management described as a tense and difficult environment for healthcare workers, security officers, and mortuary personnel attempting to manage the situation safely and professionally.
Despite the tension at the facility, the hospital said its personnel remained on duty and continued handling the matter responsibly while maintaining services to patients and members of the public seeking medical care.
Earlier reports circulating within the community alleged that patients had been abandoned by health workers at the hospital, sparking public outrage and concern among residents on Bushrod Island and surrounding communities.
Witnesses and family members reportedly questioned the circumstances leading to the deaths and called for answers regarding the handling of patients at the facility.
However, hospital authorities did not confirm claims of patient abandonment in their statement and instead urged the public to rely on verified information while allowing the appropriate processes to proceed respectfully.
Management also reaffirmed the hospital’s commitment to providing compassionate and quality healthcare services to the Liberian people, including treatment and care for vulnerable and abandoned individuals brought to the institution.
The incident has continued to generate concern among residents and community members, with growing calls for a thorough investigation to establish the full facts surrounding the deaths and determine whether any negligence or procedural lapses occurred.
Authorities are expected to provide additional clarification as inquiries into the matter continue.
This paper Thursday reported troubling happening at the Redemption Hospital in New Kru Town following what is described as tragic and disturbing incident after two bodies were allegedly discovered under unclear circumstances.
The identities of the two bodies were not disclosed, but initial reports said the incident occurred after patients were reportedly abandoned by health workers at the facility.
At the time of reporting, sources claimed patients abandonment is a normal trend at major public hospitals in the country.
The situation has claimed residents and family members attention, and are demanding answers about what led to the deaths.
Eyewitness accounts and community reports suggest growing frustration over the alleged handling of patients and the overall condition of care at the hospital at the time of the incident.
The incident sparked widespread concern in the surrounding community, with calls mounting for an urgent and thorough investigation to establish what happened, identify any lapses in duty, and ensure accountability if negligence is confirmed.
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