MONROVIA — The Public Affairs Director of the Ministry of Information, Cultural Affairs, and Tourism (MICAT), Lawrence M. Fahnbulleh, has received the Ebola Media Excellence Award for his significant role in serving his fellow Liberian citizens during the Ebola Virus outbreak in the country.
Fahnbulleh was recognized at the Liberia Medical Summit and Excellence Award held in Monrovia for his efforts in organizing daily national press conferences and raising media awareness about the dangers and preventive measures of Ebola during the crisis in Liberia.
The Shirley Noel Group, in collaboration with the Ministry of Health (MoH), the Liberian Medical and Dental Council (LMDC), and other major health sector sponsors, hosted the Liberia Medical Summit and Excellence Award on Saturday, August 31, 2024.
This historic event occurred nine years after the World Health Organization (WHO) declared Liberia free of the Ebola Virus on May 9, 2015. Thousands of citizens, including healthcare workers, lost their lives in Liberia during this global epidemic.
The award ceremony, which marked the first national honor of its kind since the Ebola crisis, aimed to recognize 70 members of the country’s six health associations under the LMDC banner for their exceptional contributions to healthcare services during the Ebola crisis.
Presenting the award to Mr. Fahnbulleh, Dr. Benetta Collins Andrews, head of the LMDC, noted that due to the risky nature of his work during the height of the Ebola and COVID-19 crises, a crew from France 24 traveled to Liberia to document his efforts and sacrifices.
“To acknowledge the significant contributions he made during that crucial time, they have decided to honor and commend his work,” she said.
Responding to his recognition, with a smile on his face, Mr. Fahnbulleh expressed gratitude for the award and pledged to continue assisting those in need as opportunities arise. “I did not see this coming, especially reflecting on the number of years that have passed, but again, we all did this for our country and people.”
In addition to Fahnbulleh’s award, all six of the country’s health associations under the LMDC banner were also recognized during the red-carpet event, which was attended by local and international partners, as well as former and current government officials.
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