Sierra Leonean Medical Doctors Make History at the 65th WACS Conference in Bamako-Mali.
A cross section of the WACS in-coming executive being sworn into office at the just concluded WACS conference in Bamako-Mali The 65th West Africa College of Surgeon’s (WACS) annual conference just concluded in the Malian capital-Bamako. Sierra Leone made history with 9 of its specialist doctors, including obstetricians and gynecologists, graduating after passing last year’s […]
A healthcare revolution like no other is underway in Koidu City, Kono District.
Analysis The 11-year civil war peaked in Kono district, a diamond-rich region of Sierra Leone, causing untold suffering and devastation to human lives and property. The most vulnerable people, the elderly, women and children, bore the brunt of the burden. Besides the death toll, jobs and educational opportunities became limited. The healthcare system in particular […]
An Estimated 1.5 Million People to Benefit from a $USD 50 Million Saudi Arabia healthcare partnership with Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, left, and The Republic of Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Ali Ibrahim Alheji, shake hands after a very successful meeting. The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has met with the Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Ali Ibrahim Alheji, to discuss progress of […]
Mpox declared a public health emergency in Sierra Leone
The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, officially declaring the MPox situation in Sierra Leone a public health emergency at the National Public Health Agency office in Freetown. After the confirmation of two cases, the Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), has declared MPox […]
The Minister of Health of the Republic of Liberia visits Sierra Leone on a study tour of the healthcare system.
The Minister of Health of the Republic of Liberia visits Sierra Leone on a study tour of the healthcare system. Analysis The health sector in Sierra Leone is gaining significant global reputation for supporting other African nations respond to public health outbreaks, especially viral hemorrhagic fevers. In fact, the country recently sent its medical doctors […]
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Position: Project Manager – Pharma Grade Warehouse Construction GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE MINISTRY OF HEALTH INTEGRATED HEALTH PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION UNIT (IHPAU) 23 Cantonment Road, Off King Harman Road, Freetown VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Project Manager – Pharma Grade Warehouse Construction Location: Kerry Town Duration: 27 Months Reporting To: The Core Oversight Team through the Chief […]
Massive boost for electrification of health facilities in Sierra Leone as MoH and partners commission 25 PHUs with solar power.
Analysis With an urgency rooted in a firm commitment to delivering quality care, the Ministry of Health is making significant gains in healtcare electrification after commissioning 25 primary health care facilities with full solar power. Phase three of this healthcare electrification project will see an additional 11 government hospitals, including Connaught, benefit from solar mini-grids. […]
Recruitment of Consultant to Conduct Organizational, Functional, and Financial Management Review of the National Emergency Medical Service (Nems) In Sierra Leone
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE MINISTRY OF HEALTH INTEGRATED HEALTH PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION UNIT (IHPAU) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Republic of Sierra Leone Name of Project: Quality Essential Health Services and Systems Support Project Project ID: P172102 Assignment Title: Recruitment of Consultant to Conduct Organizational, Functional, and Financial Management Review […]
Sierra Leone is going green as President Bio launches CRET 2024. But, what does this mean for the health sector?
The President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, this week launched the second Climate Resilience and Energy Transition (CRET) Dialogue at the Aberdeen Freetown International Conference Center. The two-day high-level engagements aimed at advancing sustainable access to energy, promoting green growth, while also addressing the renewable energy challenges, mobilizing international support to help strategically position the country […]
INTEGRATED HEALTH PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION UNIT (IHPAU) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST
GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE MINISTRY OF HEALTH INTEGRATED HEALTH PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION UNIT (IHPAU) REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST (CONSULTING SERVICES – FIRMS SELECTION) Country: Republic of Sierra Leone Name of Project: Quality Essential Health Services and Systems Support Project Project ID: P172102 Assignment Title: Recruitment of Consultant for the Provision/Review of Designs, BOQs and Construction […]