Sierra Leone’s Health Minister Excites Global Community with Progress on Child Survival
Sierra Leone’s strides at improving child survival was spotlighted at the just concluded Global Forum on Innovation and Action for Immunisation & Child Survival in Maputo, Mozambique. Co-hosted by the Governments of Sierra Leone and Mozambique, in collaboration with the Government of Spain, “la Caixa” Foundation, the Gates Foundation and UNICEF, the international conference brought […]
The Minister of Health receives additional 50,000 doses of vaccines as the fight against MPox nears its end.
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, just received another 50,000 additional doses of the MPox vaccine. Made possible through support from GAVI–the vaccine alliance–, Africa CDC, WHO and UNICEF, these drugs will boost the country’s chances of ending the virus by guaranteeing vaccine preventable deaths and fast-tracking efforts to break the chain of […]
MoH officials conclude strategic visit to the Republic of Rwanda
Senior officials of the Ministry of Health led by the Deputy Chief Medical Officer (DCMO) Clinical, Dr. Mustapha Kabba, recently concluded a highly productive visit to the Republic of Rwanda to explore ways of how Sierra Leonean health professionals can benefit from the many learning opportunities in higher institutions of Rwanda. This trip, attended by […]
Promising times at Connaught Hospital as Vice President commissions installed solar systems that provide 24-hours electricity.
Analysis Sierra Leone’s health sector is witnessing a true revolution under the visionary leadership of the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby. In just under three years, over 40 health facilities across the country have been powered with uninterrupted renewable energy bringing hope to the people and making good on the Minister’s promise of going […]
The Ministry of Health and Partners Entreat Sierra Leoneans to an Insightful National Health Summit 2025.
The hallways were beautifully designed with exhibition booths that showcased different healthcare products and the main amphitheater was packed with a highly expectant gathering. This year’s greatly anticipated “National Health Summit and Performance Awards 2025” was officially declared open on Thursday this week by the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, much to the excitement […]
MoH Launches Exciting New Healthcare Initiative to Bring Services Closer to the People
Analysis When the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, declared this year as the year of delivery, he meant that healthcare workers must double up effort and inject urgency in providing care to the people of this country. He meant that bold initiatives will be launched and delibrate actions taken to reach the doorsteps of […]
The Government of Sierra Leone Launches First Mental Health Champions Network
The Government of Sierra Leone (GoVSL), through the Ministry of Health (MoH) and its development partners, has launched the country’s first ever mental health champions network at the Bank Complex in Freetown. These are volunteers who have demonstrated key qualities in their personal, professional or community lives and are driven by a strong desire to […]
Ministry of Health Establishes a Biomedical Unit within the Directorate of Hospital and Ambulance Services.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has launched the country’s biomedical unit in the Directorate of Hospital and Ambulance Services. This unit will now allow for the effective and efficient use and management of complex medical equipment with the end goal of optimizing quality care and patient safety. The new unit will mainly focus on […]
Sierra Leone Receives 61,300 Doses of MVA-BN Mpox Vaccines to Bolster Public Health Response
Lungi, February 25, 2025 The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has officially received an allocation of 61,300 doses of the MVA-BN Mpox vaccine, marking a significant milestone in Sierra Leone’s efforts to combat the Mpox outbreak. This allocation, facilitated through Africa CDC, CEPI, Gavi, UNICEF, WHO, and other global health partners, underscores the government’s […]
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 […]