The Liberia Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), in coordination with the Ministry of Justice’s Public Safety Division, the Liberia National Police, and the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA), has arrested Abraham Kamara, a man accused of impersonating a medical doctor and conducting unauthorized surgical procedures that led to at least one confirmed death.
Kamara, who operated two unlicensed facilities, ABC Clinic in Gardnersville and ABC Annex 2 in Kakata, was apprehended on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Masalam Medical Clinic on Kebbah Road. The arrest follows a nationwide manhunt launched on March 25 after the LMDC issued an alert warning the public against seeking medical services from him.
Authorities say Kamara posed as a qualified doctor and performed a surgical operation on 39-year-old Dorcas Vondeh on March 16, 2025. The procedure, conducted at one of his unauthorized clinics, resulted in her death. The incident sparked widespread concern and prompted a full-scale investigation by the LMDC and national law enforcement agencies.
“We are deeply saddened by the untimely passing of Madam Vondeh and extend our sincere condolences to her family and community,” said James-Emmanuel D. Cole, Jr., Public Relations Officer of the LMDC. “Her death must not be in vain. Let this stand as a firm message to all unqualified individuals posing as medical professionals, this will not be tolerated in Liberia.”
Following Vondeh’s death, the LMDC immediately shut down both ABC facilities and launched a collaborative effort with law enforcement to locate and apprehend Kamara. The Council also praised the public for providing critical information that contributed to his arrest.
Deputy Director of Public Safety John Bass Golokeh, who led the operation, expressed gratitude to concerned citizens and emphasized the importance of vigilance in safeguarding public health.
“This arrest is a victory for public safety,” Golokeh stated. “We want to assure the Liberian people that there will be zero tolerance for quack medical practice. Anyone endangering lives through illegal operations will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law.”
The LMDC confirmed that Kamara had no formal medical training or certification. Investigations are ongoing to determine whether additional victims may have been affected by his activities. Authorities are urging anyone who received treatment at Kamara’s clinics to come forward.
The case has reignited public discussions around the regulation of private health facilities and the urgent need for stricter enforcement of medical licensing laws in Liberia.
Kamara is currently in police custody and is expected to be formally charged in the coming days.
