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 […]
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 […]
An Estimated 1.5 Million People to Benefit from a $USD 50 Million Saudi Arabia healthcare partnership with Sierra Leone
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, left, and The Republic of Saudi Arabia’s Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Ali Ibrahim Alheji, shake hands after a very successful meeting. The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, has met with the Saudi Arabia Ambassador to Sierra Leone, H.E. Ali Ibrahim Alheji, to discuss progress of […]
Mpox declared a public health emergency in Sierra Leone
The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, officially declaring the MPox situation in Sierra Leone a public health emergency at the National Public Health Agency office in Freetown. After the confirmation of two cases, the Government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health (MoH) and the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), has declared MPox […]
The Minister of Health of the Republic of Liberia visits Sierra Leone on a study tour of the healthcare system.
The Minister of Health of the Republic of Liberia visits Sierra Leone on a study tour of the healthcare system. Analysis The health sector in Sierra Leone is gaining significant global reputation for supporting other African nations respond to public health outbreaks, especially viral hemorrhagic fevers. In fact, the country recently sent its medical doctors […]
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Position: Project Manager – Pharma Grade Warehouse Construction GOVERNMENT OF SIERRA LEONE MINISTRY OF HEALTH INTEGRATED HEALTH PROJECTS ADMINISTRATION UNIT (IHPAU) 23 Cantonment Road, Off King Harman Road, Freetown VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT Position: Project Manager – Pharma Grade Warehouse Construction Location: Kerry Town Duration: 27 Months Reporting To: The Core Oversight Team through the Chief […]