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 […]
A healthcare revolution like no other is underway in Koidu City, Kono District.
Analysis The 11-year civil war peaked in Kono district, a diamond-rich region of Sierra Leone, causing untold suffering and devastation to human lives and property. The most vulnerable people, the elderly, women and children, bore the brunt of the burden. Besides the death toll, jobs and educational opportunities became limited. The healthcare system in particular […]
“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 […]