MONROVIA – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), in collaboration with partners, has officially opened the fourth edition of the Emmet A. Dennis National Scientific Conference in Monrovia, focusing on strengthening Liberia’s resilience against public health threats.
By Williametta Jabbah, contributing writer
The three-day gathering aims to share evidence, innovations, and best practices to inform Liberia’s public health agenda, while fostering dialogue and recommending policies to bolster the country’s preparedness for emerging and future health emergencies.
Held under the theme “Strengthening National Capacities for Preparedness and Research to Disease and Public Health Threats,” the conference is spotlighting epidemic-prone diseases, climate-related health challenges, and non-communicable conditions.
Speaking at the opening, NPHIL Director General Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan announced that Liberia currently has zero cases of Ebola and Marburg viruses. “All specimens collected from suspected cases have tested negative,” he disclosed.
Dr. Nyan reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to accountability, integrity, and transparency in strengthening the country’s health sector, stressing that the institute will not be used for commercial purposes at the detriment of the Liberian people.
He further highlighted progress made since his ascendency, including the building of stronger diagnostic and research technology, enhanced border surveillance, and capacity building for staff.
“We will continue to perform our statutory mandate as the nation’s disease surveillance system to keep Liberia safe,” Dr. Nyan assured, while urging participants to demonstrate professionalism in their work.
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