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Passion for BCMS Global in Liberia

Dr. Sherman’s passion aligns with BCMS Global’s initiatives to boost healthcare access, reinforce community health infrastructure, and combat preventable diseases among Liberia's underserved populations. He argues that for health advances to last, funding must cover all healthcare components: prevention, disease control, therapies, and research initiated by the community.

The core of his passion lies in four connected priorities:

Preventive Disease

Dr. Sherman focuses on disease prevention through various health initiatives such as education, vaccinations, nutrition, maternal/child care, sanitation, and community screenings. He thinks that preventing illness is the best way to save money and live better.

Disease Control

He is dedicated to strengthening surveillance systems that identify disease outbreaks early, improve reporting accuracy, monitor disease trends, and support evidence-based public health decision-making. His epidemiological expertise enables communities to respond rapidly to infectious and chronic disease threats.

Disease Curative Services

Dr. Sherman recognizes that prevention must be complemented by accessible, high-quality treatment services. He promotes enhancing healthcare facilities, boosting staff numbers, expanding diagnostic tools, and maintaining consistent care for both infectious and chronic illnesses.

Community-Based Health Research

Dr. Sherman strongly believes that communities should actively participate in identifying health priorities and developing solutions. He champions CBPR, understanding that lasting interventions thrive when communities are equal collaborators at every stage.

Why Did Dr. Sherman Join BCMS Global?

Joining BCMS Global as Senior Public Health Advisor and Director of Community Health Research and Epidemiology, Dr. Sherman will contribute his interdisciplinary expertise in healthcare administration, epidemiology, health education, and public policy to bolster Liberia’s public health initiatives.

His strategic leadership at BCMS Global entailed:

  • Establishing public health strategies for the nation and its regions.

  • Developing community health initiatives based on research.

  • Directing key studies and monitoring efforts in epidemiology.

  • Building stronger ties with ministries, universities, international aid organizations, healthcare. providers, and community networks is a priority.

  • Developing staff capabilities through training and mentorship.

  • Grant proposal development and program outcome monitoring.

  • Supporting policy development that improves fair access to healthcare.

How Dr. Sherman will strengthen coalition partnerships in Liberia

  • Health Ministry of Liberia.

  • Health teams for the county.

  • Learning organizations.

  • Community hospitals and health centers.

  • Community-based organizations.

  • Faith-based organizations.

  • Global non-governmental bodies.

  • Established community leaders and members.

  • Women’s organizations.

  • Youth organizations.

  • Global funding organizations.

Leadership in Epidemiology and Community Health Assessment

Dr. Sherman will lead assessments of community health needs across Liberia, using both quantitative and qualitative data.
His duties would involve:

  • Disease surveillance

  • Mortality surveillance

  • Morbidity analysis

  • Risk factor assessment

  • Geographic disease mapping

  • Health equity assessments

  • Community surveys

  • Focus groups

  • Key informant interviews

  • Secondary data analysis

  • Program evaluation

He would create epidemiological profiles that detail:

  • Maternal mortality

  • Infant mortality

  • Child mortality

  • HIV/AIDS prevalence

  • Malaria incidence

  • Tuberculosis

  • Diabetes prevalence

  • Hypertension

  • Cardiovascular disease

  • Cancer

  • Malnutrition

  • Emerging infectious diseases

Public Health Leadership in Liberia

Dr. Sherman will lead several key public health initiatives.

HIV/AIDS

He would support:

  • Community HIV testing

  • Prevention education

  • Mother-to-child transmission prevention

  • Antiretroviral treatment linkage

  • Stigma reduction

  • Community outreach

  • Healthcare worker training

Malaria

 

He would strengthen:

  • Mosquito net distribution.

  • Indoor residual spraying.

  • Rapid diagnostic testing.

  • Public education programs.

  • Surveillance systems.

  • Vector control for environmental management.

Diabetes and Hypertension

 

He would implement:

  • Community screening initiatives.

  • Nutrition education.

  • Physical activity promotion.

  • Lifestyle modification programs.

  • Medication adherence education.

  • Chronic disease self-management programs.

Chronic Disease Prevention

 

His work would include:

  • Tobacco prevention.

  • Healthy eating campaigns.

  • Physical activity initiatives.

  • Obesity prevention.

  • School health programs.

  • Workplace wellness initiatives.

Health Education and Promotion

Dr. Sherman's plan for culturally relevant health campaigns involved using:
 

  • Community health workers.

  • Radio programs.

  • Mobile technology.

  • Social media.

  • Schools.

  • Faith communities.

  • Community dialogues.

Improving Quality Access to Healthcare

 

He would help strengthen:
 

  • Rural outreach services.

  • Mobile clinics.

  • Community health worker programs.

  • Referral systems.

  • Telehealth services when practical.

  • Health workforce development.

Addressing Health Disparities

 

Dr. Sherman recognizes that health disparities are driven by social, economic, environmental, and structural factors. His approach would emphasize health equity by tailoring interventions to populations facing the greatest barriers to care.

​​Low-Income Households

He would advocate for:
 

  • Screenings available to everyone.

  • Mobile health clinics.

  • Making healthcare more affordable.

  • Community insurance enrollment help.

  • Nutritional support programs.

Rural and Underserved Communities

 

He would expand:
 

  • Community health worker programs.

  • Mobile outreach clinics.

  • Telehealth opportunities where infrastructure allows.

  • Partnerships providing transport support.

Older Adults

 

Programs would include:
 

  • Chronic disease management.

  • Medication counseling.

  • Home-based education.

  • Community caregiver support.

Women and Children

 

He would strengthen:
 

  • Maternal health.

  • Child immunization.

  • Nutrition services.

  • Prenatal education.

  • Family planning.

  • Programs for health in schools.

Health Education

 

Dr. Sherman would guarantee that educational materials are:

  • Culturally appropriate

  • Evidence-based

  • Written in plain language

  • Available in local languages where appropriate

  • Designed with community input

Vision for BCMS Global

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​Dr. Sherman envisions BCMS Global’s future in Liberia as a catalyst for transforming community health. This transformation will be achieved by weaving together epidemiological research, public health leadership, healthcare administration, policy development, and health education into enduring programs that are guided by the communities themselves. He sees BCMS Global as a frontrunner in disease prevention, healthcare system enhancement, community research progress, and lessening health inequalities, achieved through collaborations with governments, healthcare providers, academia, and local populations. Dr. Sherman’s goal is to foster healthier communities, more robust health systems, and better health outcomes for Liberia’s population by employing evidence-based interventions, developing capacity, and leading collaboratively.

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