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Sierra Leone convened a two-day multi-sectoral workshop in Freetown to prepare its 2025 International Health Regulations...
06/02/2026

Sierra Leone convened a two-day multi-sectoral workshop in Freetown to prepare its 2025 International Health Regulations (IHR) State Party Annual Report, bringing together 70 participants from key ministries, departments and agencies, including the Office of National Security, the Environmental Protection Agency, and the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, alongside national and international partners such as Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), GIZ, PSI and Africa CDC.

Led by the Ministry of Health and the National Public Health Agency, with technical and financial support from WHO, the process enabled a joint assessment of core public health capacities to strengthen preparedness and response.

The World Health Organization (WHO) – World Bank mission team, together with the Minister of Health Austin Demby, PhD, M...
23/01/2026

The World Health Organization (WHO) – World Bank mission team, together with the Minister of Health Austin Demby, PhD, MPH and key stakeholders, engaged the Inter-Ministerial Committee on Health Financing to strengthen government ownership and strategic direction for the Health Financing Reform Acceleration Programme (HFRAP).

Chaired by H.E. the Vice President of Sierra Leone, the engagement debriefed the Committee on key findings, shared some recommendations, outlined proposed WHO, World Bank and other partners support, and sought guidance to ensure alignment with national reform priorities. The discussion reinforced whole-of-government coordination and political commitment to advancing health financing reforms within a constrained fiscal context towards achieving Universal Health Coverage.


Today, the joint WHO–World Bank mission, alongside the Minister of Health Austin Demby, PhD, MPH and national stakeholde...
20/01/2026

Today, the joint WHO–World Bank mission, alongside the Minister of Health Austin Demby, PhD, MPH and national stakeholders, visited the Vice President of Sierra Leone Dr. Mohamed Juldeh Jalloh to secure high-level political leadership and cross-government ownership for the Health Financing Reform Acceleration Programme (HFRAP).

The engagement emphasized the need for coordinated action across government to strengthen domestic health financing, improve efficiency, protect vulnerable populations, and sustain progress toward Universal Health Coverage in a context of declining external support.


Senior leaders from World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank are in Sierra Leone this week for a joint missio...
20/01/2026

Senior leaders from World Health Organization (WHO) and the World Bank are in Sierra Leone this week for a joint mission supporting the Government’s health financing reform agenda. Through high-level and technical engagements, the mission aims to strengthen sustainable domestic financing, reduce out-of-pocket spending, and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage for all Sierra Leoneans.

In the year ahead, WHO Sierra Leone looks forward to deepening collaboration with government institutions, partners, com...
01/01/2026

In the year ahead, WHO Sierra Leone looks forward to deepening collaboration with government institutions, partners, communities, and stakeholders to build a healthier, safer, and more resilient Sierra Leone.
Ministry of Health
The Global Fund
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance
United Nations in Sierra Leone
UNFPA Sierra Leone
UNICEF Sierra Leone
Solthis
National Public Health Agency

On Universal Health Coverage Day, Sierra Leone reaffirmed its commitment to stronger, more equitable health systems.The ...
12/12/2025

On Universal Health Coverage Day, Sierra Leone reaffirmed its commitment to stronger, more equitable health systems.
The Ministry of Health, Ministry of Planning and Economic Development, and the United Nations in Sierra Leone signed the Moyamba Flagship Project - a USD 3.5 million, three-year initiative aimed at strengthening health service delivery across the life course.
WHO is proud to accompany the Ministry of Health and Moyamba District in accelerating evidence-based public health interventions with strong accountability and stewardship from all partners. This milestone underscores collective commitment toward achieving Universal Health Coverage in Sierra Leone.

UNICEF Sierra Leone
UNFPA Sierra Leone
UNDP in Sierra Leone
World Health Organization African Region

Sierra Leone is stepping into 2026–2027 with stronger Resource Mobilization capacity!From 1–3 December 2025, WHO’s Exter...
03/12/2025

Sierra Leone is stepping into 2026–2027 with stronger Resource Mobilization capacity!

From 1–3 December 2025, WHO’s External Relations, Partnership, and Governing Bodies led a Resource Mobilisation Masterclass in Freetown, bringing together WHO Sierra Leone and Ministry of Health teams.
Participants developed five costed, results-driven proposals aligned with donor priorities - building stronger partnerships, enhancing visibility, ensuring Framework of Engagement with Non-state actors (FENSA) compliance, and promoting innovative donor engagement.
This work positions Sierra Leone to turn ideas into impact and secure sustainable health financing solutions for the years ahead.

In commemoration of World AIDS Day, held under the theme “End AIDS by 2030 - Keep the Promise,” the WHO Country Represen...
01/12/2025

In commemoration of World AIDS Day, held under the theme “End AIDS by 2030 - Keep the Promise,” the WHO Country Representative joined the Minister of Health, Dr. Austin Demby, PhD, MPH, the Chief Medical Officer, senior Ministry of Health officials, the National AIDS Secretariat, sister UN agencies, health partners, and over 500 participants - including nurses, army officers, and school children - at the Waterloo Community Health Center in the Western Area Rural District.

The commemoration featured a vibrant march-past and meaningful discussions on progress, challenges, and renewed commitments toward ending HIV/AIDS in Sierra Leone.

The event also marked the launch of the Sierra Leone National HIV/AIDS SURGE Operational Plan: Accelerating Progress Toward 95-95-95 and Ending AIDS as a Public Health Threat by 2030, along with the commissioning of a state-of-the-art HIV/AIDS and SRH facility.

Emotional abuse: humiliation, threats, and control can shatter self-worth and mental health.There’s no excuse for violen...
27/11/2025

Emotional abuse: humiliation, threats, and control can shatter
self-worth and mental health.
There’s no excuse for violence.
Let’s end the silence

Over 100 stakeholders - including government representatives, UN agencies, researchers, academics, and health workers fr...
26/11/2025

Over 100 stakeholders - including government representatives, UN agencies, researchers, academics, and health workers from human, animal, and environmental sectors - are gathered in Freetown for a 2-day Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Symposium.
Organized by the Ministry of Health and National Public Health Agency, with support from WHO and funding from the Fleming Fund, the symposium highlights AMR as a critical public health emergency and showcases key achievements in surveillance, stewardship, research, and policy.
Through the One Health approach, participants are engaging in dialogue to drive actionable recommendations, mobilize resources, and strengthen multi-sectoral collaboration for a safer, healthier Sierra Leone.

There is no excuse for violence. support survivors to access services. provide survivor-centered care.
26/11/2025

There is no excuse for violence. support survivors to access services. provide survivor-centered care.


We just concluded an engaging and insightful session with journalists, youth groups, private practitioners, professional...
25/11/2025

We just concluded an engaging and insightful session with journalists, youth groups, private practitioners, professional associations, and regulatory bodies at the Brookfields Hotel in Freetown as we reflected on the growing threat of AMR.

Our discussions captured the vital role of media, youth voices and private sector actors in shaping public awareness and promoting the rational use of antimicrobials. Collaboration is key to tackling this global health threat!

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