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, […]
Enhancing Surgical Care at Connaught Hospital: A Generous Donation by MoHS and GoSL
On the 14th June 2023 marked a significant milestone in the healthcare sector of Sierra Leone as the Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS) and the Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) joined hands to make a remarkable donation. Three truckloads of essential surgical theatre equipment were generously donated to Connaught Hospital, a leading medical facility […]
Innovative e-Wallboard for Health Data Visualization
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation expresses profound appreciation for the efforts of Jhpiego, one of the country’s prominent Non-governmental Organizations focused on health issues, for introduction of the e-Wallboard. With support from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), Jhpiego recently showcased the functionality of their integrated e-Wallboard for interactive Data Visualization within the […]
Global Mercy Docks in FTN: A New Era of Hope and Healing for Sierra Leone
The Global Mercy, the world’s largest civilian hospital ship, has proudly docked at the QE-II quay in Freetown. This monumental event is a beacon of hope and healing for thousands, with already 5,000 patients registered to receive vital healthcare services. Over the next ten months, 2,400 of these individuals are slated to benefit from complex […]
Strategic Meeting Spearheaded by Dr. Austin Demby: Fortifying Africa’s Emergency Readiness
Readiness The Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, held a strategic meeting with key officials from neighbouring African states to enhance the Emergency Prevention, Preparedness, and Response mechanisms across the continent. The main focus of this meeting was the novel initiative on building “Surge” capacity, which aims to ensure that African countries can respond […]