(MONROVIA, LIBERIA, October 27, 2026) — The Ministry of Health (MOH) has convened a Donor Coordination Meeting at D’ Calabash in Congo Town to review external financing commitments for Fiscal Year 2026 and improve the alignment of donor financing projections with Liberia’s 2027 national budget.

The meeting brought together representatives of the Ministry of Health, the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning, the Africa Center for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), and development partners to address discrepancies in donor commitment data, assess progress in Resource Mapping and Expenditure Tracking (RMET), and strengthen the accuracy and transparency of external health financing information.

Speaking on behalf of Health Minister Dr. Louise M. Kpoto, the Assistant Minister for Vital Statistics emphasized the importance of improved information-sharing on donor commitments, disbursements, implementation activities, and results.

He stressed that transparent financial reporting and aligning development partners’ resources with national health priorities are essential to effective planning, accountability, and improved health outcomes.

In her closing remarks, Assistant Minister for Policy and Planning Hon. Memezie Peabody Kiadia called for collective accountability and harmonized data among stakeholders.

She welcomed a proposal to establish a technical working group to validate financing data and strengthen coordination ahead of the finalization of the FY2027 national budget.

Hon. Kiadia also expressed appreciation to Africa CDC for initiating the process.

The meeting concluded with stakeholders reaffirming their commitment to improving financial reporting, strengthening data quality, and ensuring that external health financing is accurately tracked and aligned with Liberia’s health sector priorities.