Dignity:Liberia has two nurses experienced in midwifery in its employ. In addition to seeing patients at Hope House (previously called House of Hope and Dignity), they perform community outreach by visiting nearby villages; they introduce themselves to the traditional tribal midwives (TTMs), make them aware of our services, and stress the importance of prenatal care. Now we want to introduce our nurses to you. This month’s blog features nurse midwife John L. Flomo.
Born in Monrovia, John has four brothers and a sister. After completing the second grade, he moved to Zorzor district in Lofa County, but returned to Monrovia in the 7th grade. John ultimately graduated from William V.S. Tubman High School. His childhood games included football (soccer), which he continues to enjoy playing. He also helped with the family business by selling at market. His favorite subjects in school were math and science.
His love of science coupled with compassion for others, led him to enroll in Esther Bacon School of Nursing where he studied midwifery and obtained a practical license in nursing. He later received a certificate in primary health care from Mother Patern School of Health Sciences. He subsequently earned an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Cuttington University.
It was in nursing school that he first became aware of obstetric fistula. He would like to attend medical school and become a gynecologist specializing in fistula repair surgery, but he is unable to find financial support to pursue this goal.
John’s experience includes working as an aid instructor in a refugee camp in Guinea, and as an Officer in Charge (OIC) in numerous clinics including Gobah Town Clinic in Todee, where he served as an OIC and midwife. He worked as a Public Health Officer for Equip Liberia and trained general health volunteers (now called community health assistants). He educated community health workers and TTMs about malaria and HIV, and also taught them how to administer vaccinations. He has expertise in community monitoring, mobilization and awareness. His vast experience has led to his success in the outreach he does on behalf of Dignity:Liberia; expectant mothers are coming to Hope House and getting prenatal care and birthing assistance.
Born in Monrovia, John has four brothers and a sister. After completing the second grade, he moved to Zorzor district in Lofa County, but returned to Monrovia in the 7th grade. John ultimately graduated from William V.S. Tubman High School. His childhood games included football (soccer), which he continues to enjoy playing. He also helped with the family business by selling at market. His favorite subjects in school were math and science.
His love of science coupled with compassion for others, led him to enroll in Esther Bacon School of Nursing where he studied midwifery and obtained a practical license in nursing. He later received a certificate in primary health care from Mother Patern School of Health Sciences. He subsequently earned an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from Cuttington University.
It was in nursing school that he first became aware of obstetric fistula. He would like to attend medical school and become a gynecologist specializing in fistula repair surgery, but he is unable to find financial support to pursue this goal.
John’s experience includes working as an aid instructor in a refugee camp in Guinea, and as an Officer in Charge (OIC) in numerous clinics including Gobah Town Clinic in Todee, where he served as an OIC and midwife. He worked as a Public Health Officer for Equip Liberia and trained general health volunteers (now called community health assistants). He educated community health workers and TTMs about malaria and HIV, and also taught them how to administer vaccinations. He has expertise in community monitoring, mobilization and awareness. His vast experience has led to his success in the outreach he does on behalf of Dignity:Liberia; expectant mothers are coming to Hope House and getting prenatal care and birthing assistance.
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