“PreSTrack will revolutionize maternal health in Sierra Leone,” Dr. Austin Demby
A historic milestone has been set for pregnant women in Sierra Leone as the Chief Minister, Dr. David Moinena Sengeh, on Tuesday this week launched the Pregnancy Registration and Service Tracking application or PReSTrack. This groundbreaking tool symbolizes the government’s determination to enhance maternal and neonatal health across the country. The innovative app, developed by […]
MoH Holds a Successful First Town Hall Event for Media Stakeholders
Freetown Sierra Leone, 26th June 2024. At a critical time of radical transformation in the health sector, the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, engages media stakeholders on improving partnership and collaboration in his first ever major town hall event. The activity, which brought together practitioners, including editors, reporters, regulators and educators, targeted at fostering […]
President Bio Commissions State-of-the-Art Pediatric Center of Excellence at Lumley.
Freetown Sierra Leone, Friday 14th June. New hope for the children of Sierra Leone as President Julius Maada Bio commissions a state-of-the-art National Children’s Referral Hospital at Lumley in Freetown. The ultra-modern facility is available for pediatric surgeries and pediatric emergencies. The new state-of-the-art National Children’s Referral Hospital at Lumley in Freetown. This new center […]
MoH Unveils 7 Additional Vehicles and Medical Supplies
MoH Unveils 7 Additional Vehicles and Medical Supplies Freetown, Sierra Leone Thursday June 13. The Government of Sierra Leone (GoSL) and its health development partners, have provided the Ministry of Health (MoH) with seven additional vehicles and medical supplies, which were unveiled in the early hours of Thursday this week. These items are aimed at […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]