MONROVIA, LIBERIA-The National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), in collaboration with partners, is expected to begin the Fourth Edition of the Emmet Dennis National Scientific Conference on Wednesday, September 17.

According to an NPHIL release, the conference aims to share evidence, innovations, and best practices that inform Liberia’s public health agenda.

It will also highlight crucial research, foster dialogue, and recommend actionable policies that will ensure Liberia’s preparedness and timely response to future threats.

The gathering will focus on advancing Liberia’s readiness and resilience against diseases of epidemic potential health threats, including emerging infectious diseases, climate-related health challenges, and non-communicable conditions.

The conference will be held under the theme: “Strengthening National Capacities for Preparedness and Response to Diseases and Public Health Threats”.

Meanwhile, Gender Gbeme Horace Kollie says the ministry remains firm in fighting any form of Sexual Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) against women and children across the country.

Minister Kollie said,” Getting justice for the survival of SGBV is the sole responsibility, and that it will ensure that such a mandate is implemented, regardless of who is involved”.

The Gender Minister said those involved in SGBV should be held accountable for their actions.

Minister Gbeme Horace Kollie recommitted the ministry to ensuring that victims of SGBV receive all the support they need, including safety, psychosocial, emotional, and moral support.

She spoke on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, during a press conference at the Gender Ministry in Congo Town.

At the same time, the Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), Dr. Dougbeh Nyan, says Liberia has zero cases of Ebola and Marburg viruses.

According to Dr. Nyan, all specimens collected from suspected cases of Ebola and Marburg have proven negative.

The NPHIL, however, called on Liberian citizens and foreign residents to report any suspected cases of Ebola, Marburg, Monkeypox, and other related public health diseases.

Dr. Nyan further admonishes the public to follow all preventive measures put in place by health authorities.