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Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health has begun locally producing essential infection prevention supplies as part of efforts to reduce avoidable infections and maternal and child deaths.
The initiative is being implemented under the ministry’s National Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) Programme as part of the ongoing 300 Days of Activism for Triple Zero campaign.
The campaign aims to address maternal deaths, child deaths and the number of zero-dose children across the country.
Nanah Fofanah, program manager of the National Infection Prevention and Control Programme, said infections remain a significant contributor to maternal and child deaths, particularly when they progress to sepsis.
She said improving infection prevention and control practices across health facilities is critical to reducing preventable infections and protecting patients.
The ministry said the locally produced supplies include liquid soap, hand sanitiser and liquid detergent, which are intended for use in government hospitals and other health facilities nationwide.
Liquid soap will support routine handwashing, while hand sanitiser will provide an additional option for healthcare workers and patients to maintain hand hygiene.
The locally produced liquid detergent will be used to clean healthcare environments, surfaces and medical equipment.
The ministry said the production effort is intended to strengthen infection prevention measures while supporting the availability of essential supplies within the public health system.
The initiative forms part of broader efforts under the 300 Days of Activism to improve health outcomes for mothers and children and prevent deaths associated with infections and sepsis.
