Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Sierra Leone

25/02/2026

Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Sierra Leone (CHAMPS-SL) Begins ISO 15189:2022 Laboratory Accreditation Process in Makeni

Great news from Makeni!

CHAMPS-SL has officially commenced a four-day laboratory audit and accreditation process at the Makeni Regional Government Hospital Laboratory, starting 25-28 February 2026. The goal is to achieve accreditation under ISO 15189:2022, the international standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories.

A team of assessors from Kenya is currently reviewing key laboratory areas including Bacteriology, Molecular Biology, Parasitology, Mycobacteriology, Hematology, and Serology. Through document reviews, observation of tests, and staff interviews, the team is assessing the laboratory’s quality systems and technical competence.

This is a major milestone for Sierra Leone’s public health system. Achieving ISO 15189:2022 accreditation will strengthen laboratory systems, improve the reliability of scientific and clinical data, and enhance our understanding of maternal and child mortality and morbidity. It will also open doors for broader regional and international collaboration as well funding opportunities.

This process demonstrates CHAMPS-SL’s strong commitment to quality, evidence generation, and improving health outcomes for mothers and children across Sierra Leone.

19/02/2026

17/02/2026

From Hesitation to Hope: CHAMPS Empowers Communities to Fight Child Malnutrition Through Community-Led Nutrition

In Makama community, change is simmering in everyday kitchens. Through the CHAMPS Data-to-Action Food Demonstration Study in Bombali and Bo, mothers of under-five children are learning to prepare affordable, nutrient-rich meals using locally available ingredients. What began with hesitation is now transforming lives. “At first we were hesitant, but the local food condiments are helping our children grow fast,” one mother shared. By combining community-led nutrition education with strengthened frontline health systems, CHAMPS is tackling moderate acute malnutrition, one household at a time restoring hope, improving growth, and advancing child survival where it matters most.

Ministry of Health National Public Health AgencyThe Africa Research Collaborative for Health The Task Force for Global Health Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network

06/02/2026

CHAMPS Sierra Leone Site Presents: "Generating Evidence for Health Workforce Transformation and Leadership" live from the Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Sierra Leone Medical & Dental Association (SLMDA) in Freetown.

Ministry of Health National Public Health Agency Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network The Africa Research Collaborative for Health The Task Force for Global Health

05/02/2026

CHAMPS participates in Annual General & Scientific Meeting of the Sierra Leone Medical and Dental Association in Freetown - Thursday 5th Feb. 2026

15/01/2026

Join The ARC 4 Health today! Collaborate for evidence-based action improving lives across Sierra Leone and beyond. To drive impact together, access the form to register here: https://www.thearchealth.org/index.php/join-the-arc/

Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network The Africa Research Collaborative for Health Ministry of Health National Public Health Agency

08/01/2026

Working hand in hand with community leadership, CHAMPS engaged Bombali District Council Chairman Dr. Mohamed Mark Babah Sisay to strengthen community mortality surveillance, ensuring every child and adult death counts toward saving lives in Sierra Leone.

Ministry of Health National Public Health Agency World Health Organization Sierra Leone Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network The Task Force for Global Health Emory University The Africa Research Collaborative for Health

01/01/2026

Cheers to 2026, a year of stronger partnerships, impactful data, and renewed hope for healthier communities. Happy New Year.

The Africa Research Collaborative for Health Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network Ministry of Health National Public Health Agency World Health Organization Sierra Leone The Task Force for Global Health Emory University

31/12/2025

We are hiring a Laboratory Technician. Build a rewarding career with us; apply now: https://careers.sl/job/Laboratory-Technician

Ministry of Health National Public Health Agency The Africa Research Collaborative for Health

31/12/2025

We are hiring an Office Assistant. Build a rewarding career with us; apply now: https://careers.sl/job/Office-Assistant

Ministry of Health National Public Health Agency The Africa Research Collaborative for Health

05/12/2025

Data-Driven Reviews Boost Child Survival as Sierra Leone Clinicians Sharpen Lifesaving Skills

Child Death Review (CDR) is emerging as a key force in improving child survival in Sierra Leone, generating reliable data that explains why children die and guiding solutions to prevent future deaths. The platform is also transforming the skills of frontline health workers, creating a space for learning, sharing experiences, and strengthening clinical capacity across hospitals.

At Bo Government Hospital, Community Health Officer Emmanuel Maxwell Gamanga credits CDR sessions with significantly sharpening his diagnostic skills, prescription practices, and patient monitoring improvements he says are already elevating pediatric care. He urges wider support for CDR to help Sierra Leone meet its 2030 child-mortality target, as CHAMPS-SL continues producing high-quality evidence to reinforce the country’s health system and save young lives.



Ministry of Health

National Public Health Agency

World Health Organization Sierra Leone

26/11/2025

CHAMPS supports the Ministry of Health in tackling antimicrobial resistance as new findings show dangerous bacteria in newborns resist key antibiotics. We urge wise antibiotic use and stronger infection prevention to protect Sierra Leone’s children.

of HealthWorld Health Organization Sierra LeoneNational Public Health AgencyUNICEF Sierra LeoneThe Africa Research Collaborative for HealthChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance NetworkThe Task Force for Global HealthU.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone