(Buchanan, Grand Bassa County, November 25, 2025)—A total of 39 health professionals, including 24 compliance officers and 15 procurement officers from the fifteen counties, completed a five-day training held from November 18–22, 2025, in Buchanan, Grand Bassa County.
Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Health Minister for Policy, Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, Atty. Malayah T. Chieyoe thanked participants for their attendance and underscored the importance of the training. He described it as a strong demonstration of the Ministry’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for corruption.
Atty. Chieyoe stressed that improving the healthcare system requires a collective dedication to integrity at all levels. He praised the participants for their commitment and emphasized the critical role procurement and compliance officers play in safeguarding the health sector. “You are the ones who will help us succeed,” he said. “This is why we do not hesitate to support all initiatives related to internal audit and compliance. Without adequately equipping the relevant personnel, we would be wasting our time. Give your all to this training and pay keen attention so you can be fully empowered to help us achieve transparency, accountability, and zero tolerance for corruption.”
Closing the activity on the final day, Kortu D. David, Risk and Compliance Manager of Catholic Relief Services (CRS), extended appreciation to the officers for dedicating their time to the training.
“On behalf of CRS, particularly our Country Representative, I want to thank you for your participation,” he said. “This training was designed to strengthen your understanding of internal controls and the risks associated with activities at the county health team levels. I urge you to share the knowledge gained with your colleagues, with the understanding that everyone plays a vital role in preventing fraud and corruption.”
Organized by the Compliance Risks and Management Unit, the training was held under the theme “Building Accountability, Transparency, and Results in Health System Performance.”
The initiative was sponsored by the Global Fund in partnership with CRS as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen procurement standards, improve internal controls, and enhance compliance within national and donor-funded health programs. The training aimed to deepen participants’ understanding of compliance principles, risk management frameworks, and the importance of integrity in health sector operations.
Facilitators emphasized that compliance and procurement officers are essential in safeguarding donor investments, preventing misuse of funds, and ensuring efficient service delivery across Liberia’s health sector. The hands-on sessions enabled participants to work with real case scenarios, review documents, and simulate internal audit procedures.
The Ministry of Health reaffirmed its commitment to continuous capacity building as a key pillar for improving transparency, accountability, and performance within the health system.