IPNEWS: The Government of Liberia and the United States State Department have signed a $124 million Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to strengthen Liberia’s health systems, disease surveillance, and outbreak response capabilities.
The agreement, finalized in Washington, DC, by Liberia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sara Beysolow Nyanti and U.S. Under Secretary for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom Jeremy P. Lewin, marks Liberia as the third African nation—after Kenya and Rwanda—to enter into this bilateral health partnership with the United States.
“This government-to-government engagement exemplifies the deepening ties between our countries and underscores Liberia’s leadership in health security and innovation in disease response in the region,” said Under Secretary Lewin during the signing ceremony.
Minister Nyanti, representing President Joseph Nyuma Boakai Sr. and the Liberian people, expressed heartfelt gratitude toward the U.S. government for the historic collaboration.
She also acknowledged the tireless efforts of Liberia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Louise Kpoto, and her team for their critical role in shaping the agreement.
The MOU lays the foundation for a comprehensive five-year partnership, committing US $124.4 million toward enhancing public health outcomes by boosting frontline health workforce capacity and ensuring sustainable health system resilience in Liberia.
This landmark initiative reinforces Liberia’s commitment to advancing health security and sets a new standard for regional cooperation in West Africa.
