The plenary of the House of Representatives has summoned the Minister of Health, Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, along with the Director General of the National Public Health Institute of Liberia (NPHIL), to appear before the full body on Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
The summons follows a communication from Margibi County’s district #3 Representative, Ellen Attoh Wreh, who raised concerns over the increasing spread of the Monkeypox virus across the country.
In her communication, Representative Attoh Wreh called on the House to request the presence of the Health Minister and her deputies to provide a detailed briefing on the current status of the outbreak. She emphasized the need for clarity on the public health response strategy, including awareness campaign, case detection, treatment protocol, and other measures to contain the virus.
“Since the announcement of the Monkeypox outbreak in August 2025 by NPHIL, we have witnessed a surge in infections. It is critical that this august body understands the mechanisms being put in place to mitigate further spread,” Representative Wreh stated during session.
The House expects both the Ministry of Health and NPHIL to provide a comprehensive report and engage with lawmakers on strategies to safeguard public health amidst the growing concern over the virus.
The appearance is scheduled during the regular session of the plenary on October 21, 2025, at the Capitol Building.
