Two esteemed Public Health experts from the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL) are currently on a pivotal mission in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo. They are representing Liberia at the Africa CDC High-Level Emergency Regional Meeting focused on Monkeypox in Africa.
Mr. Paul Kennedy, the Health System Strengthening and Policy Advisor, is representing the NPHIL Director General at this crucial gathering. He is joined by Mr. Sumo Nuwolo, an Epidemiologist and the Monkeypox Focal Person at NPHIL. Together, they exemplify Liberia’s dedication to regional collaboration and proactive engagement in tackling emerging public health challenges.
Convened by the Africa CDC, this high-level regional meeting aims to promote dialogue and collaboration among public health institutions and national governments across Africa. The primary objectives include strengthening surveillance systems, enhancing laboratory capacities, and fostering interagency cooperation in combatting Monkeypox.
Mr. Kennedy and Mr. Nuwolo are actively contributing their expertise to discussions that revolve around improving surveillance mechanisms, strengthening laboratory capacities, and promoting collaboration among stakeholders across the region.
During the meeting’s opening session, Mr. Kennedy emphasized Liberia’s commitment to regional cooperation. He stated, “Liberia recognizes the significance of regional collaboration in addressing challenges posed by Monkeypox and other emerging infectious diseases.” He further expressed Liberia’s dedication to working closely with African counterparts to enhance collective responses and minimize the impact of such threats on communities.
Mr. Sumo Nuwolo, Liberia’s Monkeypox Focal Person, echoed these sentiments by highlighting the importance of sharing experiences and best practices. He stated, “By sharing our knowledge, we can build stronger and more resilient public health systems that safeguard the health and well-being of all Africans.”
The Liberian delegation conveyed NPHIL’s eagerness to engage in fruitful discussions and collaborate meaningfully with fellow public health experts and policymakers from across the African continent.
