Facilities for which a ground breaking ceremony was graced by President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf and US ambassador to Liberia Christie Elder, will be known as the National Public health institute of Liberia/National Reference Laboratory (NPHIL/NRL) building. When completed, this facility will increase the capacity of Government of Liberia to address issues of biosafety and biosecurity through public health research and diagnostic evaluation of dangerous pathogens. The project reflects commitment from the U.S Government and the Government of Liberia to pursue objectives outlined in the Global health security Agenda to improve health outcomes, both in Liberia and around the globe. It will enable Liberia to conduct rapid diagnostic evaluation of dangerous pathogens and elevate Public Health research. The steadfast commitment of all stakeholders will be required to achieve the central goal of the Global health security agenda.”For his Part Mr. Tolbert Nyenswah, director General of the National Public Health Institute described as an incredible milestone towards preventing, detecting and responding to public health threats in Liberia and globally.

Source: Front Page Africa October 06, 2017 03:56 UTC