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The UL MPH Program is a two-year program within the College of Health Sciences. MPH students will engage in practicum experiences as well as on-campus research.

ULSOPH offers a two-year MPH program within the College of Health Sciences, designed to build public health leaders across four concentrations: Applied Epidemiology, Health Systems Policy & Management, Environmental Health, and Public Health Laboratory. It is designed to meet a critical workforce gap in the Liberian public health sector. Consequently, the curriculum emphasizes the acquisition of w

orkforce-ready skills, research and technical competencies and offers learners the option of focusing on one of four tracks: Applied Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Systems Management and Public Health Lab. The program is envisioned to provide students with a foundational understanding of core public health concepts and skills, as well as in-depth learning in a concentration area: Applied Epidemiology, Environmental Health, Health Systems Management, or Public Health Laboratory. This vision diverges from that of other public health academic programs in Liberia due to its focus on leveraging partnerships to provide classroom-based and real-world opportunities for competency training that will prepare graduates to serve in all tiers of the country’s public health workforce.

29/05/2026

True public health preparedness is built on the lessons of our history. We have lived through the impact of Ebola in our communities and seen firsthand what this virus is capable of.

Today, those painful but powerful experiences guide how we take action and protect every single life. Currently, there are zero confirmed Ebola cases in Liberia, this gives us a vital opportunity to prioritize prevention over cure.

Follow our page for practical tips on how to prevent Ebola, stay informed, and keep your loved ones safe!

29/04/2026

We extend our sincere appreciation to the ULSOPH Graduating Class of 2025/2026 for their thoughtful donation to the Master of Public Health program.

We are proud of your commitment to giving back and contributing to a cleaner, healthier learning environment for those who follow.

08/04/2026

After a successful two-day orientation workshop, we are excited to officially welcome Cohort 6 of the University of Liberia School of Public Health.

The journey begins– here’s to growth, learning, and making an impact!

27/03/2026

We are honored to announce that our Principal Investigators, Dr. Wahdae-mai Harmon - Gray and Joseph Sieka, represented the University of Liberia School of Public Health in Kenya to lead the dissemination of key findings from the Malaria Vaccine Learning Agenda Study. The engagement highlighted critical evidence to inform policy, strengthen integrated service delivery, and improve child health outcomes.

Conducted in collaboration with SABIN, this study marks an important milestone in our continued commitment to producing research that drives real-world impact across communities.

Findings will be disseminated locally and via peer reviewed journals.

27/02/2026

Caps off and a big congratulations to a new generation of Public Health change-makers! 🎓

Today, we proudly present the fourth cohort of graduates from the University of Liberia School of Public Health, who have successfully earned their Master of Public Health (MPH) degrees.

Join us in celebrating their achievement and the impact they are destined to make 👏

04/11/2025

📢 New Publication Alert!
Researchers from the University of Liberia Scool of Public Health have published a new study titled “Delayed decision-making, failed abortion attempts and factors associated with second-trimester abortions in Liberia”

The study highlights that nearly one-fifth of induced abortions occur during the second trimester, underscoring gaps in access to safe and effective abortion services and reproductive health education.

Read the full article 👇 to learn more about the findings and implications for maternal health in Liberia.

https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12978-025-02102-1?utm_source=rct_congratemailt&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=oa_20251104&utm_content=10.1186/s12978-025-02102-1

23/10/2025

📢 Faculty Research Spotlight
Our faculty members recently authored and co-authored a new study evaluating the efficacy of Liberia’s first-line malaria treatments, Artemether–Lumefantrine (AL) and Artesunate–Amodiaquine (ASAQ), among children aged 6–59 months.

Results from this multi-site therapeutic efficacy study show that both AL and ASAQ remain highly effective against Plasmodium falciparum malaria, with efficacy rates exceeding the 90% WHO threshold, confirming their continued reliability in Liberia’s malaria treatment program.

🔬 This important work strengthens national and regional evidence for sustaining effective malaria control interventions.

Read full article here 👇
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12936-025-05576-3

21/10/2025

📢 New Publication Alert!
A recent study from our faculty et al examines how combining a mobile-based obstetric emergency system (MORES) with a midwife-led triage program can reduce delays in emergency cesarean sections in Liberia.

Findings show that these low-cost, feasible strategies significantly shortened decision-to-incision times and improved maternal outcomes, offering a promising pathway for strengthening emergency obstetric care in resource-limited settings.

🔗 Read the full abstract below 👇
Website: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22/10/1596
PDF Version: https://www.mdpi.com/1660-4601/22/10/1596/pdf

09/05/2025

New Publication Alert 📢

One of our faculty members, Mr. Victor S. Koko Sr., along with other colleagues, has published important research assessing the capacity of health facilities in Liberia to provide safe abortion and post-abortion care services.

The study highlights significant gaps in service provision and underscores the need for full implementation of Liberia’s 2019 National Comprehensive Abortion Care Guidelines to strengthen resources, training, and critical care services.

Congratulations Mr. Victor S. Koko et al 👏

Read the full publication here 👇:

https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-025-22885-z

26/02/2025

Research Spotlight: ULSOPH Alumnus Publishes COVID-19 Study

We are proud to highlight the latest publication by Darius B. Lehyen, a graduate of the University of Liberia School of Public Health (ULSOPH). His study examines the impact of COVID-19 on hospitalized healthcare workers in Liberia from 2020 to 2023, focusing on hospitalization rates, affected health worker cadres, vaccination coverage, and gaps in triage and referral systems.

Key findings reveal that health facilities were major infection hotspots, nurses, physicians, and lab technicians were the most affected, and low vaccination rates contributed to severe cases. The study underscores the need for stronger outbreak preparedness, better healthcare worker safety measures, and vaccination prioritization.

Congratulations to Darius Lehyen on this important contribution to public health research! 🎓👏

📖 Read more about the study here 👇: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11574328/

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