Sierra Leone: Liberia, Sierra Leone Push Joint Research for Stronger Health Security At NPHIL Conference
[Liberian Investigator] Published: October 15, 2026
Liberia and Sierra Leone have emphasized the need for stronger cross-border cooperation, joint scientific research, and proactive disease surveillance to tackle emerging public health threats at the fifth annual Emmet A. Dennis National Scientific Conference in Monrovia. The three-day conference, which took place from October 14-16, 2026, aimed to advance scientific research, promote technological innovation, and develop practical policy recommendations to enhance the region's capacity to prevent, detect, and respond to public health emergencies.
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai of Liberia stressed the importance of investing in research, preparedness, and early detection systems, emphasizing that scientific research and technological innovation are essential for survival, national development, and sustainable health security.
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