Liberia’s Health Minister Elected 3rd Vice President at World Health Assembly

Geneva, Switzerland: Liberia’s Minister of Health, Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, has been elected Third Vice President of the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), marking a significant milestone for the country’s growing influence in global health leadership.

The election took place during the first plenary session of the Assembly, currently underway in Geneva, Switzerland, where public health leaders and delegates from World Health Organization (WHO) member states have convened to deliberate on critical global health issues.

Dr. Kpoto’s election is seen as a recognition of Liberia’s efforts in rebuilding its healthcare system following the 2014–2016 Ebola outbreak and its proactive role in addressing recent public health challenges, including COVID-19 and maternal health reforms.

Also during the session, Dr. Teodoro Herbosa of the Philippines was elected as President of the Assembly, making history as the first Filipino to hold this