26/08/2025
Community Clinic Faces Critical Challenges, Seeks Urgent Support.
August 26, 2025
By: Alexander Dweh Wulu
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Residents of Glio Tarlokin are facing serious health challenges as their only clinic struggles to operate under difficult conditions.
In a heartfelt appeal, Webster G. Chea
the Officer In Charge (OIC) of Glio Tarloken Clinic, outlined severe challenges facing the facility that threaten the health and well-being of the community it serves. During a recent interview with our Reporters, Chea, highlighted critical issues including a lack of water supply, insufficient electricity, poor transportation, and inadequate communication networks.
One of the most pressing concerns is the clinic's reliance on creek water due to the absence of a functional hand pump. Despite health advisories against such practices, staff are compelled to use this unsafe water source for daily operations. Our patients deserve better, Chea emphasized, noting that they are struggling to maintain basic health standards.
The situation is further exacerbated by the lack of electricity, which has forced clinic staff to rely on phone lights for patient care. This not only affects operations but severely compromises the cold chain for vaccine storage, as the facility cannot maintain the necessary temperatures for vaccine efficacy. Consequently, patients must travel considerable distances for vaccinations, jeopardizing child health in the area.
Transportation difficulties add to the clinic's woes. With the poor condition of roads, both staff and essential medical supplies face significant travel challenges. Currently, the facility lacks a motorbike for outreach, forcing personnel to undertake lengthy walks to reach patients in need. “We need a motorbike to facilitate our outreach programs,” Chea, lamented, highlighting the urgent need for transport.
Communication with the head office is hampered by a lack of network coverage, making it difficult to coordinate efforts and receive necessary support.
Meanwhile, the clinic's seven supported staff members are unpaid, with no salaries or incentives, and require additional training to better serve their community.
In a plea directed at government officials, including Honorable Maria G. Johnson, Senator Thomas Yaya Nimley, and Senator Zoe Emmanuel Pennue, Chea, requested immediate assistance. The clinic seeks specific resources: a hand pump, electricity solutions such as solar panels, a reliable motorbike, improved network coverage, and essential medical supplies.
Additionally, Chea, urged the community to contribute by cleaning the facility and refraining from using creek water. He emphasized the importance of training for supporting staff, stating, "With the right resources and training, we can improve healthcare outcomes for our community."
As the Glio Tarloken Clinic endeavors to improve its services and overcome these pressing challenges, the community's support and government intervention will be crucial in ensuring access to quality health care for all residents.
