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Malaria Vaccine: A came changer for children's health in Sierra Leone

On 25 April 2024, six-month-old Zainab Conteh became the first child…
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The President

Sierra Leone Introduces Malaria Vaccine

On World Malaria Day, Sierra Leone officially launches the…
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Tackling Substance Abuse: WHO Supports Efforts to Combat the Kush Epidemic in Sierra Leone

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Entrenching person-centred life-stages care to advance the right to health in Sierra Leone

Entrenching person-centred life-stages care to advance the right to health in Sierra Leone

Twenty-five-year-old Yainkain Sesay is expecting her first child.…
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South-South

Mozambique Ministry of Health Delegation Visits Sierra Leone for Public Health Learning Exchange

A delegation from the Mozambique Ministry of Health, led by National…
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border supervision

Strengthening Border Health Measures: Sierra Leone's Commitment to the International Health Regulations

In March 2024, Sierra Leone's National Points of Entry, and border…
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falaba

WHO Supports Efforts to Investigate and Address Watery Diarrhea Outbreak in Falaba District, Sierra Leone

Falaba District, Sierra Leone — The World Health Organization (WHO)…
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Polio

Sierra Leone Confirms New Cases of Polio Variant, Implements Comprehensive Response Plan

Sierra Leone has confirmed its first case of poliovirus variant type…
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Strengthening Laboratory Capacities to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance in Sierra Leone

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Beneficiaries

Sierra Leone's Nationwide ITN Distribution Campaign Successfully Launched

Following a successful pilot phase of the insecticide-treated nets (…
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