Sierra Leone Conference report on 3rd Emmet A. Dennis National Scientific Conference
The National Public Health Institute Of Liberia (NPHIL) in collaboration with AFENET and support from partners is hosting a three-day National Scientific Conference beginning today, Monday, to the August 31, 2022 to cultivate and incentivize innovations by shedding light on the work of scientists and providing a platform that will showcase their knowledge, collective skills and scientific techniques. It is part of NPHIL’s broader mission and mandate to prevent and control public health threats by promoting healthy outcomes and serving as a source of knowledge and expertise for advancing science in Liberia. This year, 3rd Emmet A. Dennis National Scientific Conference was held at the Ellen Johnson Ministerial Complex, Monrovia, Liberia on the theme: “Maintaining Public Health during a Pandemic”. No. Name Designation/role 1 Kassim Kamara FETP Intermediate Mentor 2 Alhaji Amara Sheriff FETP Intermediate Mentor 3 Joel F Mansaray FETP Frontline Mentor 4 Sahr Amara Moiba Presenter 5 Dauda Kamara Presenter 6 Abass Kamara Presenter 7 Mohamed S Bah Presenter 8 Nancy Patricia Campbell Presenter 9 Alpha Umaru Bai-Sesay Presenter 10 Paul S Mansaray Presenter Presentations: the three poster presentations were made on August 30 and 31 2022 while all the oral presentations were made on 31 August 2022. The presentations attracted several participants including scientists, epidemiologists, and laboratory and vaccine experts. They used the opportunity to explain the work done by Sierra Leone FETP graduates in public health. Interested participants asked questions which both presenters correctly clarified. Achievement One of our participants, Mohamed S Bah, was awarded the best Poster Presentation.