Sierra Leone News

12 new cases of polio outbreak have been confirmed recently since its eradication from Sierra Leone 10 years ago

Freetown, February 26 -- The Vice President of Sierra Leone Honourable Alhaji Chief Sam sumana signed the WHO Country Biennial Plan for 2010-2011 at his office, Tower Hill, Freetown. Present at the signing ceremony were the Minister of Finance, Dr Samura Kamara, Minister of Trade and Industries, Mr David Carew and Minister of State in the Vice President’s office, Dr Komba Kono.

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(A) BACKGROUND

A multi-sectoral taskforce was set up to plan this year’s World Health Day activities under the theme “Save Lives. Make Hospitals Safe in Emergencies.’’ The committee was chaired by the Programme Manager Health Education and Promotion. The taskforce held several meetings to plan for this event.

(B) COMMEMORATIVE ACTIVITIES