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In a seamless transition marking Liberia’s ongoing authorities modifications, in the present day noticed the official handover of the Ministry of Well being management to Dr. Louise Kpoto. The ceremony, held on the Ministry’s headquarters, signifies a brand new chapter in Liberia’s healthcare journey, one constructed on continued dedication to the well-being of its residents and the development of the nationwide well being system.
Outgoing Minister of Well being Dr. Wihelmina Jallah emphasised the continuity of this dedication.
“This handover signifies not only a change in personnel, however an illustration of our unwavering dedication to the well-being of our individuals and the progress of our well being system,” expressed Dr. Jallah.
She highlighted key achievements throughout her tenure, together with the set up of PSA oxygen vegetation, 5 hospitals beneath building, an Infectious Illness Unit within the pipeline in Maryland county to be supported by the Japanese authorities, and the combination of COVID-19 vaccines into routine immunization amongst others. Moreover, she said the upcoming rollout of the Malaria vaccine in April 2024.
World Well being Group (WHO) Consultant Dr. Clement Peter counseled the sleek transition and reiterated WHO’s help.
“We have witnessed the seamless political transition and the change of management within the Ministries – an indication that Liberia is shifting in the correct course. We wish to see continuity as on the middle of all of it is Liberia for Liberians- as companions will wholeheartedly help the Ministry in persevering with the journey embarked upon in the present day,” exclaimed Dr. Peter.
He additional expressed his appreciation for Dr. Jallah’s work, emphasizing {that a} change in management does not necessitate a whole overhaul. As an alternative, it displays a unified imaginative and prescient for Liberia’s well-being and goals to speed up progress in the direction of attaining the well being SDGs.
Ms. Bidisha Pillai, representing the UN household and the Well being Companions Group, acknowledged remaining challenges.
“We respect Dr. Jallah’s dedication and the successes achieved by the Well being Companions Group. As highlighted within the President’s State of the Nation Handle, substance abuse, maternal well being, and strengthening the availability chain stay key priorities. Honorable Minister, we stay dedicated to supporting the sector in addressing these challenges.”, she mentioned.
Incoming Minister of Well being, Dr. Louise Kpoto expressed her gratitude.
“I thank Dr.Jallah for her management and the Ministry’s devoted workforce. To our companions, an enormous thanks for the great help over time and be assured that it’s going to not be enterprise as traditional. I’ll guarantee accountability of all funds entrusted to the Ministry. To the Ministry workers, allow us to work collectively as a vibrant staff to make sure productiveness in any respect ranges,” narrated Dr. Kpoto.
The ceremony was attended by representatives from the UN Household, USAID, World Financial institution, different accomplice organizations and Ministry of Well being workers, demonstrating the collective dedication to Liberia’s well being progress.
