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A beautiful start to the HPV vaccination campaign!Pupils of the Freetown Secondary School for Girls (FSSG) proudly displ...
18/11/2025

A beautiful start to the HPV vaccination campaign!
Pupils of the Freetown Secondary School for Girls (FSSG) proudly display their HPV vaccination cards after receiving their doses today. This cross-section of bright young girls marks the beginning of a nationwide effort to protect our future women from cervical cancer.

It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025!From 18–24 November, Sierra Leone joins the globe in raising awareness on a...
18/11/2025

It’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week 2025!
From 18–24 November, Sierra Leone joins the globe in raising awareness on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) under the theme: Act Now. Protect Our Present, Secure Our Future.

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is already affecting lives and health outcomes in Sierra Leone. Urgent, coordinated action is needed to preserve the effectiveness of life-saving medicines. Through the One Health approach, WHO continues to support national efforts to strengthen AMR prevention and response.

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Earlier today, Sierra Leone successfully launched the nationwide HPV MAC campaign, held on the World Cervical Cancer Eli...
17/11/2025

Earlier today, Sierra Leone successfully launched the nationwide HPV MAC campaign, held on the World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action.

The Hon. Minister of Health, Austin Demby, PhD, MPH officiated the event, joined by the United Nations in Sierra Leone's Resident Coordinator, WHO, UN agencies, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, INGOs, and other critical partners at St. Joseph’s Convent Secondary School.

The campaign aims to reach girls aged 11–18, both in and out of school, representing a significant step toward eliminating cervical cancer and advancing women’s health across Sierra Leone.

WHO reiterated its commitment to supporting the Ministry of Health in scaling HPV vaccination and strengthening prevention efforts nationwide.

Today is World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action. Sierra Leone continues to make remarkable progress in the figh...
17/11/2025

Today is World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day of Action. Sierra Leone continues to make remarkable progress in the fight against cervical cancer.
All 16 districts now have at least one screening site, with 25 sites established nationwide.
More than 33,000 women aged 25 - 49 been have been screened between 2022 and 2025.

Early detection saves lives. Schedule your cervical cancer screening today and let’s beat this disease together.
Get informed. Get screened. Get vaccinated.

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization Sierra Leone, has concluded a three-day nati...
12/11/2025

The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the World Health Organization Sierra Leone, has concluded a three-day national workshop to review and validate the draft To***co and Ni****ne Control Regulations under the 2022 Act.

The workshop brought together key stakeholders from government, civil society, and the media to ensure effective enforcement mechanisms and protect Sierra Leoneans, especially young people - from the harmful effects of to***co and ni****ne use.

The validated regulations will guide the implementation of the To***co and Ni****ne Control Act, marking a major milestone in protecting public health in the country.

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Better data, better health outcomes!From 10–12 November 2025, the Ministry of Health, with technical support from WHO, c...
12/11/2025

Better data, better health outcomes!

From 10–12 November 2025, the Ministry of Health, with technical support from WHO, conducted a Training of Trainers on Medical Certification of Cause of Death ( ), Verbal Autopsy ( ), and ICD-11 to strengthen mortality data systems in Sierra Leone.
Facilitated by World Health Organization African Region experts, the training built national capacity for accurate and standardized death reporting critical for evidence-based health planning and decision-making.

Participants from hospitals, the National Civil Registration Authority, Statistics Sierra Leone, and partner organizations gained practical knowledge to improve the accuracy and completeness of cause-of-death information.

By generating better data, Sierra Leone can design more effective interventions, target health priorities, and prevent avoidable deaths, bringing the country closer to achieving Universal Health Coverage ( ).

Sierra Leone is stepping up its operational readiness to respond to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.From 5–6 Novem...
06/11/2025

Sierra Leone is stepping up its operational readiness to respond to vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks.

From 5–6 November 2025, the Ministry of Health through the National Public Health Agency, with technical support from WHO and in country partners conducted a two-day tabletop simulation exercise at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre in Freetown.
The exercise simulated a “Disease X” outbreak to test national systems in case detection, vaccination logistics, coordination, and communication.

Participants were from the National Public Health Agency, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security, and Ministry of Environment and Climate Change. Facilitators and evaluators were drawn from WHO, Africa CDC, HEADA, US CDC and other partners used the exercise to assess real-time decision-making and identify areas for improvement.

Lessons from the simulation will strengthen Sierra Leone’s operational readiness for any vaccine preventable disease outbreak and enhance PHEOC operations - ensuring faster, smarter, and more effective outbreak response.
Thanks to the and Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance for their continued support through World Health Organization African Region in strengthening member states capacities for improved health security.

The Ministry of Health, supported by WHO, Health Access Initiative (CHAI), CDC Foundation and other key partners, today...
03/11/2025

The Ministry of Health, supported by WHO, Health Access Initiative (CHAI), CDC Foundation and other key partners, today launched the development of Sierra Leone’s National Strategic Plans (NSPs) for malaria, HIV, and tuberculosis (2026–2030).
The initiative builds on progress achieved under the 2021–2025 plans, including expanded access to malaria prevention, HIV care, and TB diagnosis and treatment.
The integrated planning approach promotes stronger health systems, evidence-based decision-making, and sustainable interventions.
WHO remains committed to working with the government and partners to ensure that every investment contributes to healthier communities across Sierra Leone.

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) together with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), Africa CDC and other...
03/11/2025

Today, the World Health Organization (WHO) together with the National Public Health Agency (NPHA), Africa CDC and other partners held an entrance and planning meeting at the Public Health Emergency Operations Centre (PHEOC) ahead of the upcoming Tabletop Simulation Exercise on Vaccine-Preventable Diseases, scheduled for 5–6 November 2025.
The meeting served to introduce the World Health Organization African Region team to the NPHA and to engage facilitators, evaluators, and key partners on the tools and forms that will guide the simulation exercise.
This initiative strengthens preparedness and response capacities for vaccine-preventable disease outbreaks in Sierra Leone.

Sierra Leone Develops a National One Health Research Agenda After four days of intensive discussions and collaboration (...
24/10/2025

Sierra Leone Develops a National One Health Research Agenda

After four days of intensive discussions and collaboration (21–24 October 2025) in Freetown, over 50 experts from government ministries, departments and agencies, UN organizations, NGOs, and academia have successfully developed Sierra Leone’s National One Health Research Agenda.

The exercise, coordinated by the National Public Health Agency (NPHA) through the National One Health Secretariat, was funded by the Global Fund C19 through the World Health Organization. The key outcome of the exercise was a list of national One Health research priorities which is a major milestone in advancing evidence-based policies and multisectoral collaboration for health security in the next five years.

“The research agenda is a key priority of NPHA and will help us in generating, translating, and promoting the application of collaborative, transdisciplinary research that informs policies and interventions for the effective prevention, detection, and response to shared health threats at the human-animal-environment interface in Sierra Leone”, said Dr Mohamed Vandi, Deputy Executive Director of NPHA.

Today at the UN@80 Exhibition opening at the Miatta Conference Centre, WHO joined the UN Family and partners in celebrat...
23/10/2025

Today at the UN@80 Exhibition opening at the Miatta Conference Centre, WHO joined the UN Family and partners in celebrating 80 years of the United Nations’ impact.

We are proud to highlight our continued support to the Government of Sierra Leone in advancing quality Reproductive, Maternal, Newborn, Child, and Adolescent Health (RMNCAH) services, strengthening health systems towards Universal Health Coverage (UHC), and enhancing emergency preparedness and response.

Visit our booth over the next three days to learn more about how we are working together to build a healthier, more resilient Sierra Leone.

At today’s UN@80 press briefing, WHO proudly joined the UN Family and other partners to celebrate 64 years of impactful ...
17/10/2025

At today’s UN@80 press briefing, WHO proudly joined the UN Family and other partners to celebrate 64 years of impactful partnership between Sierra Leone and the United Nations in Sierra Leone. The session highlighted shared milestones and future priorities under the SDGs, MTNFP, and UNSDCF.
WHO reaffirms its commitment to working with the Government of Sierra Leone, the UN Family, and partners to strengthen health systems and accelerate progress toward Universal Health Coverage.

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