MONROVIA – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) under the leadership of its Director-General, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, had the honor of hosting His Excellency Mark Christopher Toner, the United States Ambassador to Liberia, on Wednesday, October 16. The visit emphasized the deepening collaboration between Liberia and the United States in enhancing public health capabilities, especially during critical times like the ongoing Mpox outbreak.
By: Socrates Smythe Saywon , Contributing writer Ambassador Toner’s visit to NPHIL’s Emergency Operations Center (EDC) and the new office complex under construction was marked by insightful discussions with Dr. Nyan and senior NPHIL management. The Ambassador highlighted the importance of continued U.
S.-Liberia partnership in public health, emphasizing the United States’ long-standing commitment to bolstering Liberia’s ability to detect and treat infectious diseases. Representatives from the U.
S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) were also present to reaffirm support for Liberia’s public health infrastructure. Following the visit, the U.
S. Embassy in Liberia posted on its official Facebook page, expressing that “Liberia is an important global health security partner for the U.S.
in West Africa. The U.S.
government is a proud contributor to NPHIL’s mission of improving Liberia’s ability to detect and treat infectious diseases .
