In a notable step toward improving adolescent health, Sierra Leone marked International Adolescent Health Week (IAHW) 7-13 October 2024 with a series of transformative initiatives addressing the pressing challenges faced…
Read moreSierra Leone, with the support of the World Health Organization (WHO) and international and national partners, has successfully transported remaining Ebola samples from remote storage sites to a secure central biobank. This operation was important to reduce the risk of accidental exposure, release or misuse of these potentially hazardous materials as well as laying the groundwork for future scientific research using these samples.
Read moreThe Sierra Leone WHO Country Office has made great progress in promoting physical activity in the workplace through weekly aerobics sessions and monthly walks. Taking inspiration from the DG, Dr Tedros, and the RD, Dr Mo…
Read more 13 September 2024 - The World Health Organization (WHO) handed over eight new emergency response vehicles to the Ministry of Health and Sanitation in Sierra Leone, a significant boost to the country's ability to ma…
Read more Sierra Leone is making great strides in its fight against tobacco use, which remains one of the leading causes of preventable illness and death in the country. A recent capacity-building workshop, supported by the …
Read moreTo enhance Sierra Leone's polio surveillance capacity, a team of Environmental Surveillance (ES) experts from WHO Regional Office for Africa visited the country to support the Ministry of Health and the National Public H…
Read more The Ministry of Health, supported by WHO and other partners, conducted an integrated review of the malaria vaccine introduction, the polio outbreak response (nOPV2 campaign), and the measles-rubella preventive camp…
Read moreThe World Health Organization (WHO) team led by the WHO Country Representative Dr Innocent Nuwagira joined the Senior Leadership of the Ministry of Health (MOH) led by the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Sartie Kenneh on a two…
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