MONROVIA – The West Africa Media Network (WAMN) has conferred its prestigious Outstanding Country Representative of the Year 2025/2026 Award on Bakary Sonko the Senior Country Representative Liberia of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC).
The award recognizes the Senior Country Representative’s exceptional leadership, dedication, and commitment to strengthening health security systems and advancing public health interventions across Liberia.
Through strategic collaboration with governments, partners, and communities, the Africa CDC representative has played a pivotal role in enhancing disease preparedness, response, and resilience in Liberia.
In a release issued in Monrovia, the Editorial Staff of the West Africa Media Network commended the representative’s tireless efforts in fostering partnerships, mobilizing resources, and advocating for evidence-based solutions to public health challenges.
The release further emphasized that the recognition reflects not only personal achievements but also Africa CDC’s broader mission of safeguarding the health of the people of Liberia.
The recognition by WAMN underscores the critical role of media institutions in highlighting impactful public health leadership and ensuring that the work of regional and national actors receives the visibility it deserves.
About Africa CDC
Africa CDC is a continental public health agency of the African Union, established to strengthen the capacity and capability of Africa’s public health institutions, promote partnerships, and enable effective response to health emergencies.
About West Africa Media Network
The West Africa Media Network is a regional media organization committed to advancing press freedom, fostering regional integration, and recognizing leadership that drives social and developmental progress.
