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 …
2024
March 08
Minister of Health, Austin Demby, Declares Child Health a Priority that Needs Urgent Intervention.
Ministry of Health is on the verge of making history for children in Sierra Leone. The Minister, Dr. Austin Demby, this week declared child health a priority for his ministry. …
2024
March 01
Health Minister, Austin Demby, Inspects Progress of the New Lumley Children’s Hospital.
The Minister of Health (MoH), Dr. Austin Demby, and his team today visited the new Children’s Hospital under construction at Lumley in Freetown. The site visit was for the Minister …
2024
February 07
Dr. Austin Demby Makes Sierra Leone Proud at the First Italy-Africa Summit in Rome.
Sierra Leone’s Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, flanked by the Italian PM, Giorgia Malone and the Italian President, Sergio Mattarella pose for a photo at the first Italy-Africa Summit …
2024
February 01
Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby, commissions six (6) hospital solar projects with 11 more to come.
The Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, today officially launched the completion of six government hospitals, with 11 more to come, after they were fully electrified using renewable Solar Photovoltaic …
2024
January 26
Big boost for health service delivery in Sierra Leone as Ministry of Health lights up six (6) District Hospitals with 11 more to come!!
The planted solar panels are all in full operation providing 24 hours electricity in at the Kambia Government Hospital The Electricity Sector in Sierra Leone faces a lot of challenges. The …
2024
January 24
ISHI Contributes to Saving Lives in Sierra Leone
ISHI volunteers have fun time with a baby outside the Kabala Government Hospital The International Surgical Health Initiative (ISHI) is a surgical volunteer-run organization based in the United States. They are …
2024
January 19
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 …
2023
December 22
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 …
2023
December 19
2023
December 15
“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. …
2023
November 02
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 …
2023
October 17
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 …
2023
October 12
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 …
2023
October 11
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 …
2023
October 11
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 …
2023
September 11
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. …
2023
September 11
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, …
2023
September 08
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 …
2023
September 08
Ministry of Health: Advancing Child Survival Goals with Dr. Austin Demby’s Leadership
Leadership The recent gathering of Health Ministers at the WHO Regional Committee for Africa in Botswana marked a significant step towards a healthier future for Africa's children. Central to these discussions …
2023
September 08