MoH explores potential new partnerships and collaborations in teaching and research at Queen Mary University in London.
Sierra Leone’s progress in reducing maternal mortality has been recognised both locally and internationally. The country is on a mission to rebrand its global image from one of the worst …
2024
August 01
MoH Makes Gains at a Health Conference in Xiangya School of Public Health, China.
International conferences are always important to showcasing a country’s strides in improving the development aspirations of its people. It is in this regard that the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) …
2024
July 23
“PreSTrack will revolutionize maternal health in Sierra Leone,” Dr. Austin Demby
A historic milestone has been set for pregnant women in Sierra Leone as the Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinena Sengeh, on Tuesday this week launched the Pregnancy Registration and Service …
2024
July 03
MoH Holds a Successful First Town Hall Event for Media Stakeholders
Freetown Sierra Leone, 26th June 2024. At a critical time of radical transformation in the health sector, the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, engages media stakeholders on improving partnership and …
2024
June 27
President Bio Commissions State-of-the-Art Pediatric Center of Excellence at Lumley.
Freetown Sierra Leone, Friday 14th June. New hope for the children of Sierra Leone as President Julius Maada Bio commissions a state-of-the-art National Children’s Referral Hospital at Lumley in Freetown. The …
2024
June 20
MoH Unveils 7 Additional Vehicles and Medical Supplies
MoH Unveils 7 Additional Vehicles and Medical Supplies Freetown, Sierra Leone Thursday June 13. The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and its health development partners, have provided the Ministry of Health (MoH) …
2024
June 14
Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby Represents Sierra Leone at WHA in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, addressing the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Freetown Sierra Leone Wednesday 29 May 2024 Good healthcare is a fundamental human right …
2024
May 30
Health Minister turns the sod in a significant history-making event at COMAHS
The Ministry of Health, (MoH) hits a significant milestone for the advancement of healthcare and medical education in Sierra Leone. An expectant crowd of students and staff celebrated as the …
2024
May 27
“The new ambulances will help improve the referral system and save women’s lives-” Dr. Austin Demby.
Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, speaking at the official handing over of the newly purchased 19 vehicles, including 10 ambulances expected to improve the referral system and access to …
2024
May 11
Sierra Leone marks a major milestone in the fight against malaria with vaccine roll out.
Ministry of Health Freetown, Sierra Leone. Baby Zainab Conteh receives the first jab on World Malaria Day as President Bio officially launched the WHO approved malaria vaccine, the RTS,S. Although …
2024
May 02
Doctors on placement: a scheme that gives young doctors an opportunity to practice their profession.
Doctors on placement: a scheme that gives young doctors an opportunity to practice their profession. Every year, the Ministry of Health, under the leadership of Dr. Austin Demby, sends 60 …
2024
April 17
The Ministry of Health launches Sierra Leone’s first climate-health unit as the country pledges to go green for health.
Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, on Thursday 4th April 2024, officially launched Sierra Leone’s first ever Climate-Health Unit at the Atlantic Hotel in Freetown. The launch reinforces the Ministry …
2024
April 08
Sierra Leone Concludes a Record 5th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of the West African College of Surgeons (WACS).
Experts from across the surgical landscape in West Africa gathered at the Bintumani Conference Center in Sierra Leone’s capital, Freetown, for this year’s 64th Annual Conference and Scientific Meeting of …
2024
March 08
Minister of Health, Austin Demby, Declares Child Health a Priority that Needs Urgent Intervention.
Ministry of Health is on the verge of making history for children in Sierra Leone. The Minister, Dr. Austin Demby, this week declared child health a priority for his ministry. …
2024
March 01
Health Minister, Austin Demby, Inspects Progress of the New Lumley Children’s Hospital.
The Minister of Health (MoH), Dr. Austin Demby, and his team today visited the new Children’s Hospital under construction at Lumley in Freetown. The site visit was for the Minister …
2024
February 07
Dr. Austin Demby Makes Sierra Leone Proud at the First Italy-Africa Summit in Rome.
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, flanked by the Italian PM, Giorgia Malone and the Italian President, Sergio Mattarella pose for a photo at the first Italy-Africa Summit …
2024
February 01
Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby, commissions six (6) hospital solar projects with 11 more to come.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, today officially launched the completion of six government hospitals, with 11 more to come, after they were fully electrified using renewable Solar Photovoltaic …
2024
January 26
Big boost for health service delivery in Sierra Leone as Ministry of Health lights up six (6) District Hospitals with 11 more to come!!
The planted solar panels are all in full operation providing 24 hours electricity in at the Kambia Government Hospital The Electricity Sector in Sierra Leone faces a lot of challenges. The …
2024
January 24
ISHI Contributes to Saving Lives in Sierra Leone
ISHI volunteers have fun time with a baby outside the Kabala Government Hospital The International Surgical Health Initiative (ISHI) is a surgical volunteer-run organization based in the United States. They are …
2024
January 19
New State-of-the-Art Stroke Unit Set to Revolutionize Patient Care in Kenema
The Kenema Government Hospital is proud to announce the opening of its first ever stroke unit. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by highly skilled team of medical professionals, this …
2023
December 22