Liberia health minister accused of ignoring Sinje center fraud
National Polit-Bureau of Liberia says Dr. Louise Kpoto failed to act on internal report detailing missing funds and drugs.
The National Polit-Bureau of Liberia (NPBL) accused Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto on Thursday, November 5, 2026, of ignoring financial and administrative problems at the Sinje Comprehensive Health Center in Grand Cape Mount County. NPBL National Chairman Victor L. Balo stated that an internal Ministry of Health investigation from June 3–6, 2026, documented LD$3,705,120 in unbanked revenue and a US$20,583.59 financial discrepancy. The report also noted the disappearance of 646 patient care tablets, procurement fraud, and excessive billing.
Balo criticized the minister for five months of silence following the investigation, warning that inaction could erode public confidence in healthcare. He specifically targeted Dr. Sampson Wulu, the center's Medical Director, for accountability. The NPBL also highlighted concerns about maternal deaths and poor childbirth outcomes, calling for an independent clinical review with international partners. The organization alleged that investigators who authored the report face potential sanctions.
The NPBL demanded a public explanation from Minister Kpoto, a forensic audit, financial reconciliation, and investigations into missing pharmaceuticals, procurement, and billing. They also called for administrative action against Dr. Wulu and protection for whistleblowers. The civil society group warned that administrative lapses expose pregnant women and vulnerable patients to preventable medical risks.
Why it mattersLiberians using the Sinje Comprehensive Health Center face risks from alleged maternal deaths, poor childbirth outcomes, and administrative lapses.