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 Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, turned the sod for the construction of a state-of-the-art Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences at the College of Medicine […]
“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 healthcare in Sierra Leone. Ministry of Health, Freetown, Sierra Leone. About 80% of ambulances in Sierra Leone are at least ten years old, which makes […]
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 Sierra Leone has made tremendous progress when it comes to improvement in care and reduction in maternal deaths, the same cannot be said of child […]
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 to 65 young medical doctors on a one year rural posting. The scheme provides a platform for these young doctors to practice their profession and […]
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 of Health’s determination to adapt and mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on health. The impacts of climate change are already being felt in […]
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 the West African College of Surgeons (WACS). The weeklong activity was formally declared open by Vice President, Dr. Mohammed Juldeh Jalloh, on Monday. This memorable […]
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. The declaration is poised to transform the challenging healthcare narratives for under-five children in this country. Although Siera Leone has made tremendous progress when it […]
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 to see the progress made with the facility and to get a clear idea of possible timeline for completion and handing over. The Minister of […]
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 in Rome. On Monday this week, the Italian Prime Minister (PM), Giorgia Meloni, hosted a team of African leaders at the first Italy-Africa Summit in […]
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 […]