A WHO-supported house-to-house Mpox campaign in Sierra Leone has successfully reduced the number of cases nationwide by 50% in just one month, health authorities have reported. The four-week initiative,...
As both a concerned citizen and a global health professional, I feel compelled to raise awareness about the troubling reports of patients losing their lives under circumstances that point to serious gaps...
The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) and a panel of medical experts, has concluded a Mortality Review Meeting on Mpox-related deaths. The review aimed...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has donated a range of infection prevention and control (IPC) materials to Sierra Leone's National Public Health Agency (NPHA) to bolster the country’s response to...
Health For All Coalition Sierra Leone, in partnership with the Ministry of Health and the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI), has successfully concluded a monitoring and evaluation engagement on the...
Health Minister Dr. Austin Demby has shared Sierra Leone’s progress on immunization while highlighting Africa’s role in global health at the Gavi Ministerial Reception on the Leap Initiative, themed...
Ginger, a flowering plant native to Asia, has long been a staple in both culinary and medicinal traditions around the globe. While it's prized as a pungent spice in many dishes, drinks, and desserts, its...
Connaught Hospital in Freetown is the country’s oldest principal adult referral hospital founded in 1912. Despite being home to some of the country’s finests consultants , specialists and other highly...
Staying ahead of Mpox: National health agency and partners are assessing preparedness strategies. Held at the Brookfield Hotel, the meeting between NPHA and partners aimed to reflect on lessons learned...
The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has announced that Sierra Leone has achieved a 54% exclusive breastfeeding rate, marking a significant milestone in the country's health sector. This achievement aligns...
