B: Emmanuel Tobotinho Quiah
The Liberia Ministry of Health, in partnership with the William V.S. Tubman University College of Health Sciences, is expected to introduce Diploma programs in Critical Care Nursing, Nurse Anesthesia, and Laboratory Technology as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Liberia’s healthcare system.
The disclosure was made during a high-level stakeholders’ engagement meeting attended by health authorities, university officials, and members of the Maryland County Health Team.
Leading the delegation, Liberia’s Acting Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Kiah Moore, described the initiative as a major step toward improving the capacity of healthcare workers across southeastern Liberia and the country at large.
“This initiative represents a major investment in the future of Liberia’s healthcare system,” Dr. Moore said. “Training specialized healthcare professionals is essential to improving patient care and strengthening medical services across the country.”
According to Dr. Moore, the proposed Diploma programs are intended to address the growing demand for specialized healthcare professionals in critical care services, anesthesia, and laboratory diagnostics.
He explained that the training opportunities will equip healthcare workers and students with practical knowledge and technical skills necessary to improve patient care and strengthen Liberia’s healthcare delivery system.
As part of the initiative, Tubman University is also expected to benefit from the renovation of its science laboratory to support the implementation of the programs.
The upgraded facilities are expected to enhance hands-on learning, improve research capacity, and create a better training environment for students enrolled in the Diploma courses.
The university is expected to work closely with the Maryland County Health Team, headed by County Health Officer Dr. Methodius George, to ensure effective coordination and successful implementation of the programs.
Health authorities believe the initiative will significantly expand access to specialized medical education in southeastern Liberia, reducing the need for many students to travel outside the region for advanced healthcare training.
Officials say the proposed programs are expected to meet national healthcare training standards, though details regarding enrollment requirements, accreditation, and the official launch date have not yet been disclosed.
Authorities further noted that the initiative marks an important milestone in decentralizing specialized medical education and strengthening healthcare services across Liberia.
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