Monrovia—The National Public Health Institute of Liberia is once again attracting the attention of several donors and partners, geared at mobilizing support for the institution to carry out effective public health services, following the loss of trust in the institution by partners in recent years. Since Dr. Mosoka Fallah’s dismissal in early September 2020, NPHIL has struggled to get major donor support, but the recent pronouncement of Mr.
Amos Gborie as Acting Director General by the NPHIL Board of Director seems to captivate the attention of several donors and partners who recently re-committed their support to the institution. Investigation has gathered that during a major partner meeting on July 18, 2024, just a month following Mr. Gborie’s appointment, attended by the World Health Organization, USAID, the Global Fund, United States Center for Disease Control and Prevention among others, NPHIL was assured by these major donor partners of their support.
The organizations also assured NHPIL that the trust once lost would be regained, expressing their confidence in Mr. Gborie, who has worked with them over the years. As a demonstration of its confidence in the board and acting leadership, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention recently organized a planning workshop in preparation for the establishment of a Center of Excellence at NPHIL.
These major developments are being gained, just a few weeks following Gborie’s appointment and in the wake of the ong.