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.
