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 (PV) systems with batteries. The six hospitals include Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH), Ola During Children’s Hospital (ODCH), Bonthe Government Hospital, Kambia Government Hospital, Kabala […]
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 country’s power sector has a capacity of about 100 MW, whereas it requires 500 MW of interrupted power to its citizens. The deficit is […]
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 one of the partners of the Ministry of Health that visits Sierra Leone every year to perform free surgeries for the people of […]
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 unit aims to transform the way stroke patients are diagnosed, treated, and rehabilitated. This is the second such facility in Sierra Leone. Deputy Chief Medical […]
Sierra Leone Gets first Malaria Vaccine
“No Child Should Die from Malaria Infection,” Dr. Austin Demby Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby, shakes hands with the UNICEF Representative after receiving the vaccines at the Lungi International Airport on Friday. The government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health, on Friday received 550,000 doses of the new WHO-recommended malaria vaccines, the RTS,S. […]
President Bio Launches Sierra Leone’s First Ever National Public Health Agency President Bio, in the middle, poses for photos with the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby and other top government officials. In a giant step towards achieving universal health coverage, president of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. Brig. (Rtd.) Dr. Julius Maada Bio, […]
“I was just favored by God for this one”—Kumba Bawa
Kumba Bawa slowly staggered to her feet, managed to lay herself gingerly on the hospital bed. She looked pale but wore a dim smile that lit up her beautiful face. Bawa, in her late thirties, has had fibroid surgery before, but doctors told her that she needed another surgery for the same condition. She has […]
MOH making significant gains in mental health response
A team of psychosocial nurses at Connaught having a planning meeting. It is evident that mental health issues are becoming a serious problem in Sierra Leone. Medical data show a substantial increase in the number of cases reported. According to the Director of Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health, Dr. Santigie Sesay, from January to October […]
EMR system to improve health care delivery in Sierra Leone
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with its partner, Smart Systems SierraLeone Limited, officially launched the pilot of an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systemat Connaught Hospital in Freetown.The EMR system is a standard digital health records management tool used globally toenhance reliable and up-to-date patient information which helps clinicians provide effectiveservice, reduce time […]
Historic Milestone Achieved: Launch of Sierra Leone Personnel Deployment Plan and Surge Mechanisms
Freetown, July 28th, 2023 – In a landmark event held at the EOC 2 Building, Wilkinson Road, Cockrill, Freetown, the Ministry of Health celebrated the launch of the Sierra Leone Personnel Deployment Plan and Mechanisms for Surge Deployment. The ceremony was presided over by the esteemed presence of the Permanent Secretary and Chief Medical Officer, […]