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Launching the vaccination of 10,000 dogs and cats as part of the World Rabies Day 2021 Commemoration

WHO and One Health Partners promote "Rabies Facts, Not Fear" at World Rabies Day Commemoration

On 28 September 2021, government line ministries, department and…
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The Ambassador of the United States to Sierra Leone (right) and the Deputy Minister of Health and Sanitation (Left) at the official handing over event of the vaccine

Sierra Leone receives 113,490 Pfizer vaccines donated by the US Government via COVAX Facility

Freetown, Monday, 13th September 2021 – The United States Government…
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L-R: The US Ambassador to Sierra Leone and the Minister of Health and Sanitation at the official handing over of the J&J COVID-19 vaccines donated by the US Government to Sierra Leone

Sierra Leone receives 151,200 J&J COVID-19 vaccines donated by US Govt. via COVAX Facility

Freetown, Tuesday, 7th September 2021 – The United States Government…
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Immunizing children in Sierra Leone against polio

Sierra Leone safeguards children with new vaccine against polio

A sub-national polio immunization campaign starts today in Sierra…
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COVID-19 Vaccination

Sierra Leone steps up countrywide COVID-19 vaccination

With improved supplies of COVID-19 vaccines, Sierra Leone has…
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Second dose Ebola vaccination underway in Sierra Leone

Ebola vaccine booster doses underway in Sierra Leone

Ebola booster dose vaccination kicks off in Sierra Leone following…
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Government officials, COVAX partners from the UN, EU and other partners witnessing the arrival and formal handing over of the vaccines

Sierra Leone welcomes the arrival of Covid-19 vaccines shipped via COVAX facility

Sierra Leone has today received the second batch of 96,000 doses of…
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Optimal breastfeeding has lifelong positive effects to the health of children

UNICEF and WHO welcome Sierra Leone’s Breast Milk Substitute Act 2021

Joint Press Release Freetown, 4th August 2021 - The United Nations…
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WHO and Ministry of Health officials with display of samples of the items being handed over

WHO hands over laboratory equipment and supplies to strengthen safe blood services in Sierra Leone

Freetown, July 30, 2021 – Today, the World Health Organization…
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WHO, GIZ and Ministry of Health Officials at the event marking the formal handing over of the donation

WHO-GIZ Cooperation continues to enhance Sierra Leone’s capacity to fight COVID-19

Thursday 1 July 2021, Freetown: As Sierra Leone battles her third…
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