UN Resident Coordinator Collaborates With Chinese Medical Team to Boost Cervical Cancer Management in Sierra Leone
Mohamed Aruna In a significant development towards enhancing public health in Sierra Leone, the United Nations Resident Coordinator, A.I. Issac Ahemesah, initiated a crucial communication with the Chinese medical team based in the Hunan Province.
The primary focus of the call was to ramp up the coverage of cervical cancer management across the nation, expanding it from the existing 4 districts to a remarkable 16 districts.
This ambitious expansion aims to provide essential aid to every Sierra Leonean, regardless of their location.
During the conversation, Ahemesah emphasized the need for basic routine cervical cancer screening to be conducted at the community level, ensuring accessibility for all citizens.
Furthermore, he urged the Chinese medical team to facilitate proper referrals to healthcare facilities as necessary and to establish a sophisticated center of excellence for high-level medical interventions.
In response to the collaborative efforts with the Chinese medical team, Ahemesah pledged to integrate the vital points raised during the discussion into the UN sustainable development cooperation framework.
This strategic move aims to ensure the successful implementation of the initiatives to combat cervical cancer and advance public health in Sierra Leone.