Monrovia, Liberia – The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), in collaboration with national and international partners, announces the hosting of the Fourth Edition of the Emmet A. Dennis National Scientific Conference under the theme: “Strengthening National Capacities for Preparedness and Response to Diseases and Public Health Threats.”
This annual scientific gathering, named in honor of the late Dr. Emmet A. Dennis, former President of the University of Liberia and a distinguished public health scholar, provides a unique platform for researchers, policymakers, health practitioners, and development partners to share evidence, innovations, and best practices that inform Liberia’s public health agenda.
The 2025 edition will concentrate on strengthening Liberia’s preparedness and resilience against diseases with the potential to spread like wildfires as well as other public health risks, such as newly emerging infectious diseases, health issues linked to climate change, and non-communicable diseases.
With the theme emphasizing capacity strengthening, the conference aims to highlight critical research, foster dialogue, and recommend actionable policies that will ensure the country’s preparedness and timely response to both current and future threats.
Scientific Presentations: Results from current national and regional studies on laboratory diagnoses, public health preparation, surveillance, and response tactics will be among the conference’s main attractions.
Technical sessions and panel discussions, by including professionals, decision-makers, and civic leaders in identifying opportunities and gaps to improve national health security, Workshops for building capacity, hands-on training to improve the abilities of young scientists, epidemiologists, and public health specialists, and poster exhibitions that highlight creative methods and fieldwork from partner institutions and around Liberia.
The conference is expected to attract national government officials, regional public health experts, international partners, academia, students, and civil society organizations. It will provide an important opportunity to strengthen multi-sectoral partnerships and align research with national health priorities.
However, NPHIL has called on all stakeholders to actively participate and contribute to shaping evidence-based solutions that safeguard Liberia’s health security.
Launched in 2019, the conference honors the legacy of Dr. Emmet A. Dennis and his lifelong contributions to science and education in Liberia. It serves as a national platform to stimulate scientific inquiry, foster research dissemination, and bridge the gap between science and policy.
Reported by: Prince Saah
