New State-of-the-Art Stroke Unit Set to Revolutionize Patient Care in Kenema
The Kenema Government Hospital is proud to announce the opening of its first ever stroke unit. Equipped with state-of-the-art technology and staffed by highly skilled team of medical professionals, this unit aims to transform the way stroke patients are diagnosed, treated, and rehabilitated. This is the second such facility in Sierra Leone. Deputy Chief Medical […]
Sierra Leone Gets first Malaria Vaccine
“No Child Should Die from Malaria Infection,” Dr. Austin Demby Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby, shakes hands with the UNICEF Representative after receiving the vaccines at the Lungi International Airport on Friday. The government of Sierra Leone, through the Ministry of Health, on Friday received 550,000 doses of the new WHO-recommended malaria vaccines, the RTS,S. […]
President Bio Launches Sierra Leone’s First Ever National Public Health Agency President Bio, in the middle, poses for photos with the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby and other top government officials. In a giant step towards achieving universal health coverage, president of the Republic of Sierra Leone, H.E. Brig. (Rtd.) Dr. Julius Maada Bio, […]
MoH on the right path to fighting mental health problems in Sierra Leone
This morning, Deputy Minister 1, Dr. Charles Senessie, and Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Sartie Kanneh, convened the MoH’s weekly management meeting (EMC) to discuss the Mental Health Bill at Youyi Building in Freetown. The Ministry of Health (MoH) is making significant strides in the fight against rising mental health burden in Sierra Leone with the […]
EMR system to improve health care delivery in Sierra Leone
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation in collaboration with its partner, Smart Systems SierraLeone Limited, officially launched the pilot of an Electronic Medical Records (EMR) systemat Connaught Hospital in Freetown.The EMR system is a standard digital health records management tool used globally toenhance reliable and up-to-date patient information which helps clinicians provide effectiveservice, reduce time […]
A Pioneering Achievement: Honourable Dr. Austin Demby’s Appointment to the WHO Regional Committee for Africa
The Ministry of Health extends its warmest congratulations to our Honourable Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, on his prestigious appointment as the First Vice-Chairperson of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa. This is not only a monumental achievement for Dr. Demby but also a landmark moment for Sierra Leone as a nation. Being appointed […]
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation’s perspective on The New York Times article‘This May be the Most Important Thing Happening in the World Today’ by Nicolas Kristof.
An article by Nicolas Kristof was published in The New York Times on June 3, 2023,discussing Sierra Leone’s healthcare progress. The piece offered a fair assessment of bothchallenges and achievements. You can find the article through this link. The Ministry ofHealth and Sanitation (MoHS) acknowledges Kristof’s opinion piece, which highlights thesignificant progress Sierra Leone has […]
MoHS Swiftly Responds to Bo Stadium Accident
MoHS Swiftly Responds to Bo Stadium Accident By Austin Demby, PhD Accidents do occur throughout the world and it’s how a nation responds to the crisis that determines what the nation is made of. Recent crises such as the Halloween incident in South Korea is a vivid reminder. With the accident at the Bo mini […]
NaCoverc Transitions COVID-19 Response To The Ministry Of Health And Sanitation
MoHS & Partners Sign National Health summit Aide Memoire
MoHS & Partners Sign National Health summit Aide Memoire In any progressive-thinking institution, management must be in a position and willing to consultatively identify challenges, encourage participation to proffer ideas that speak to those challenges, present tangible recommendations, and most importantly, implement those recommendations. The Ministry of Health & Sanitation, under its relatively new leadership, […]