In a heartwarming ceremony hosted by the Ministry of Well being and attended by authorities officers, well being staff, and companions, Minister Louise M. Kpoto prolonged her farewell to WHO Consultant, Dr Peter Clement as he concludes his task in Liberia.
Dr. Clement arrived in Liberia in 2002 and served as WHO senior technical officer for 15 years, overseeing the Illness Prevention and Management and WHO Emergency applications, earlier than he was appointed WHO Consultant for Liberia. Throughout his tenure, Liberia made important strides in strengthening its well being system, by means of improved entry to healthcare for folks with disabilities, the institution of important well being infrastructure, together with oxygen crops, and profitable vaccination campaigns towards polio, HPV, and malaria. He additionally led the emergency response to Ebola, COVID-19 and mpox in Liberia.
“His management was important in attaining one of many highest COVID-19 vaccination coverages within the area, positioning Liberia among the many first 5 nations to realize this monumental milestone. He coordinated novel vaccination applications and facilitated the donation of important medicines and medical provides, considerably enhancing healthcare supply,” remarked Dr Catherine Cooper, Chief Medical Officer on the Ministry of Well being.
Dr. Clement championed Liberia’s well being sector, securing very important assets and partnerships and elevating Liberia’s international well being profile, as acknowledged by the Minister of Well being in the course of the farewell ceremony.
“We respect all Dr Clement has completed for the Liberian folks. Beneath his management, Liberia was acknowledged because the First Vice President on the WHO UN Meeting. For the primary time, I had the privilege of chairing the WHO Ministers’ assembly, and his steerage positioned Liberia on the forefront of world well being discussions,” Dr. Kpoto said.
Reflecting on his tenure, Dr Clement thanked the federal government, the folks of Liberia, and well being companions for his or her fruitful collaboration which he credited for his achievements. He pledged his enduring assist for Liberia’s well being sector and urged companions to take care of their dedication to enhancing the nation’s healthcare.
As Dr Clement’s chapter in Liberia closes, one other one opens in Zambia the place he has been appointed to function WHO Consultant.