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 […]
A true game changer for mothers and babies at PCMH as the OPD gets rehabilitated
The newly refurbished OPD department at PCMH was commissioned by the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby. A remarkable transformation has begun at the Princess Christian Maternity Hospital (PCMH) as the outpatient department (OPD), is now fully rehabilitated with new medical equipment and a pharmacy. This facelift, made possible through funding from the Italian NGO […]
Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby Represents Sierra Leone at WHA in Geneva, Switzerland.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, addressing the Seventy-Seventh World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. Freetown Sierra Leone Wednesday 29 May 2024 Good healthcare is a fundamental human right for all Sierra Leoneans irrespective of their social or financial standing. The President, Dr. Julius Maada Bio, has reiterated this message many times both locally […]
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 […]
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 […]
“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 […]
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 […]