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President Dr Julius Maada Bio has applauded the Ministry of Health for its exceptional leadership, professionalism, preparedness, and dedication in ensuring successful delivery of healthcare services during the recently concluded 69th ECOWAS Heads of State and Government Summit held in Freetown and Lungi.
The President commended the Ministry’s comprehensive medical preparedness and seamless healthcare coordination, describing its contribution as one of the key pillars behind the successful hosting of the high-profile regional summit.
The Ministry of Health has once again demonstrated the highest level of professionalism and commitment to national service,” President Bio pointed out. “Your meticulous planning, rapid response, and dedication ensured that every Head of State, delegate, and guest received quality medical support throughout the summit. This outstanding performance has further enhanced Sierra Leone’s reputation as a country capable of successfully hosting major international events.”
Ahead of the summit, the Ministry of Health implemented an extensive medical preparedness strategy that included specialised emergency response training for healthcare professionals, strengthened Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) measures, improved ambulance services, strategic deployment of medical personnel and emergency response teams, and the pre-positioning of essential medicines and medical supplies at designated locations.
President Bio noted that the dedication and efficiency displayed by the Ministry reflected the government’s continued investment in strengthening Sierra Leone’s healthcare system and emergency preparedness.
Minister of Health, Dr Austin Demby, expressed appreciation to President Bio for the recognition and dedicated the commendation to his team, including the thousands of healthcare professionals who worked tirelessly before and throughout the summit.
“This recognition belongs to every doctor, nurse, ambulance crew, laboratory specialist, public health officer, emergency responder, and support staff who served with professionalism and dedication,” Dr Demby said. “Our priority was to ensure that every participant at the ECOWAS Summit had access to timely, safe, and quality healthcare services, and I am proud that our teams delivered on that commitment.”
Minister Demby further emphasised that the Ministry’s successful coordination was made possible through careful planning, inter-agency collaboration, and the unwavering commitment of healthcare personnel deployed across the country.
Finally, according to the Ministry of Health, the successful management of healthcare services during the Summit has been widely praised as a significant achievement that underscores the Government of Sierra Leone’s continued investment in strengthening the national health system and enhancing emergency preparedness, positioning the country as a credible host for major international events.
