Dougbeh Chris Nyan
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan is the Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), known for his leadership in strengthening public health initiatives and managing health outbreaks in Liberia. He has been an advocate for improving the country's healthcare systems and ensuring preparedness against emerging health threats.
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Dr. Nyan has alleged that his dismissal was politically motivated.
Applauding the Boakai Gov’t. for Boost in US-Liberia Relations, Diaspora Pivot, but … | Commentaries
Liberia· 2025-11-06
Dr. Nyan, a renowned Liberian biomedical scientist, was hailed for his leadership in the Mpox response.
A Feud the NPHIL DG Could Not Survive | NewsLiberia· 2025-10-16
Dougbeh Chris Nyan is a renowned biomedical scientist who led the studies that detected the Mpox Clade IIa strain in Liberia.
NPHIL Scientists Discover New Mpox Strain | NewsLiberia· 2025-08-27
In this critical role, Nelson is helping to guide Liberia’s public health efforts, working closely with Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia.
Mac Nagbe Nelson: From Youth Activist to National Trailblazer | NewsLiberia· 2025-08-18
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan is the Director-General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL).
Surveillance Officers Angry over NPHIL’s Neglect | NewsLiberia· 2025-08-11
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan is the Chairman of the Mpox IMS and Director-General of NPHIL.
Spike in Mpox Cases | NewsLiberia· 2025-06-02Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan announced that Liberia has confirmed four new mpox cases.
Liberia Confirms New Mpox Cases | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-19
Mr. Philip Bemah welcomed the participants on behalf of the Director-General, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan.
NPHIL Hosts Clinical-Biomedical Research Prioritization W/shop in Liberia | NewsLiberia· 2025-05-02
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan acknowledged key stakeholders and partners during the conference.
Boakai Commits to Building Strong Health System | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-24
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan, Director-General of NPHIL, provided a comprehensive overview of Liberia’s response to the outbreak.
Mpox Vaccine Campaign Kicks Off in Cape Mount | NewsLiberia· 2025-04-17
Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan met with the Minister of Health to discuss ways to strengthen Liberia’s healthcare system.
NPHIL, MOH Strengthen Collaboration to Boost Liberia’s Healthcare System | NewsLiberia· 2025-03-19