The ECOWAS Ambassador in Monrovia has lauded internationally acclaimed Liberian Medical Doctor and Scientist, Dr. Dougbeh Chris Nyan for his ground-breaking scientific invention that will save lives not only in Africa, but in the world.
The commendation was made in Monrovia this week by the ECOWAS Ambassador and Special Representative to Liberia, Mr. Tunde Ajisom.
Amb. Ajisomo was speaking when Dr. Nyan paid courtesy call on him at his office in Monrovia this week, when he presented a framed copy of his (Dr. Nyan’s) US Patent plaque for infectious diseases diagnostic test.
Dr. Nyan, who is CEO and Scientific Officer of Shufflex Biomed (USA and Liberia), won the Paten for the Nyan-Test, which is a multiplex test that can be used to detect co-infection of HIV-HBV-HCV, he said.
Amb. Ajisomo said Dr. Nyan’s offer to Liberia and ECOWAS for partnership on his invention during his National Independence Day Oration on July 26, 2016 was a demonstration of patriotism and pan-Africanism.
The ECOWAS envoy said Africa has lot of talents and Dr. Nyan represents one of Africa’s best in the scientific and medical communities. Africa should always put its best foot forward in the world.
Amb. Ajisomo then commended Dr. Nyan for his vision, persistence and courage in his scientific work that led to him being awarded the US Patent for the invention.
For his part, Dr Nyan expressed appreciation for the level of interest and moral support Ambassador Ajisomo had demonstrated and extended to him in his work to ensure that the test is produced.
Africa need to take ownership of this innovation for the benefit of Africans and the world, the Liberian Scientist said.
Dr. Nyan stressed the need for the West African Health Organization (WAHO) to open its arms of collaboration and partnership in developing the diagnostic test.
At the same time, the Liberian award-winning scientist Nyan has also presented framed copies of his US Patent plaque to Rev. Dr. Katurah York-Cooper and Senator Conmany Wesseh at a surprised ceremony on Sunday at the Empowerment Temple of the African Methodist Episcopal Church in Monrovia.
He said it was in recognition of their contribution to his academic and professional success.
Dr. Cooper was Dr. Nyan’s Biology teacher in high school at the Monrovia College and Industrial Training School, who he said influenced him into studying Biology in college, when he had wanted to study Political Science.
According to Dr. Nyan, Senator Wesseh was instrumental in finding school for him to continue his studies in the Sciences in Europe, after his (Dr. Nyan’s) expulsion from the University of Liberia for his pro-democratic political activism as a student leader in 1988.