MONROVIA, LIBERIA – Over the weekend, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), hosted Marjorie Duncan Forleh and Eva Oberly at the NPHIL headquarters for a significant dialogue on advancing healthcare management and public health systems in Liberia. The meeting marked a promising step toward fostering innovative solutions and collaboration in strengthening the nation’s healthcare sector.
The discussions centered on enhancing the “human-touch” aspect of healthcare management and boosting Liberia’s preparedness and response to public health challenges. According to Dr. Nyan, the engagement was characterized by a shared commitment to improving health outcomes for Liberians. “I had the privilege of meeting with two inspiring Liberian professionals from the diaspora, Marjorie Duncan Forleh and Eva Oberly,” Dr. Nyan told Smart News Liberia.
Dr. Nyan highlighted the passion and patriotism exhibited by the two experts, describing their contributions as a testament to their deep sense of responsibility toward Liberia and the African continent. “We held very productive and farsighted discussions on innovative ways of improving healthcare management and strengthening public health response systems,” he noted.
One key outcome of the discussions was a mutual agreement to develop and implement a pilot program designed to address pressing public health needs in Liberia. While details of the pilot are yet to be finalized, the initiative reflects a commitment to actionable solutions that prioritize both efficiency and empathy in healthcare delivery.
Dr. Nyan emphasized the importance of leveraging the expertise and dedication of Liberians in the diaspora to tackle the nation’s public health challenges. He praised Forleh and Oberly for their readiness to contribute to national development, particularly in a sector critical to the country’s overall progress.
The meeting comes at a time when Liberia is striving to build resilience in its healthcare system, especially in the wake of past public health crises. NPHIL, under Dr. Nyan’s leadership, has been focused on fostering partnerships and innovative strategies to enhance public health preparedness and response.
With this latest collaboration, the stage is set for new approaches that aim to improve healthcare delivery across Liberia. Dr. Nyan’s initiative to engage diaspora professionals underscores the potential of collaborative efforts in addressing systemic challenges and driving sustainable progress in the nation’s healthcare system.
As plans for the pilot program take shape, health experts express optimism about its potential to transform Liberia’s public health landscape. They highlight the partnership’s focus on innovation and a “human-touch” approach to healthcare, which could pave the way for more inclusive and effective solutions to benefit communities nationwide.
