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CHAMPS transforms data into action, working at the local, national and global levels to ensure sustainable changes in policies, systems, and health interventions to accelerate improvements in child and maternal health.

14/08/2025

Transforming Child and Maternal Health in Sierra Leone

Our transformative voice this week for our ongoing global campaign is Fatmata C. Turay, a dedicated midwife at Maforay Community Health Post (CHP) in Bombali District, . Fatmata shares how CHAMPS has strengthened maternal and child healthcare by launching pregnancy surveillance, renovating maternity facilities, and providing essential medical tools.

Her story reflects how CHAMPS’ partnership with communities transforms healthcare delivery, ensuring safer pregnancies and healthier futures for and , while driving lasting improvements in .

National Public Health Agency Ministry of Health Highlights UNICEF Sierra Leone World Health Organization Sierra Leone Maternal-Child Health Task Force

01/08/2025

to the CHAMPS Network Meeting in , Kenya (April 2025), where we marked 10 years of transforming child health through science, data, and collaboration. Together, we are turning insights into action to end preventable child deaths.

Ministry of HealthNational Public Health Agency U.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone World Health Organization Sierra Leone UNICEF Sierra Leone Highlights

30/07/2025

Did you know?
In Sierra Leone, 72% of child deaths could have been prevented, with 1 in 3 cases needing better clinical care.

Ministry of Health National Public Health Agency Highlights U.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra Leone World Health Organization Sierra Leone UNICEF Sierra Leone

07/07/2025

Using Data to Improve Child Health Outcomes

“We are looking at ways to ensure that the data is fed into the regular systems that the health system itself uses for decision making...” – Dr. Ikechukwu (Ike) Ogbuanu, Site Director, CHAMPS Sierra

At CHAMPS, we are proud to work closely with partners like WHO and UNICEF to translate life-saving data into real-world health decisions that help reduce child mortality. Together, we are making strides to uncover and understand the true causes of childhood deaths, ensuring every child counts.

Learn more about our mission to advance knowledge and save children's lives at www.champshealth.org

@topfansChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance NetworkMinistry of HealthNational Public Health AgencyMaternal-Child Health Task ForceState House Sierra LeoneThe Ministry of Information and Civic EducationHighlights

01/06/2025

At the PASL 1st Anniversary Symposium, CHAMPS-Sierra Leone spotlighted the deadly role of malnutrition in under-5 deaths in Sierra Leone.

On Friday, 30th May 2025, CHAMPS-Sierra Leone joined the Pediatric Association of Sierra Leone (PASL) in commemorating its 1st anniversary under the theme “Breaking the Cycle: Ending Childhood Malnutrition in Sierra Leone.”

Dr. Ikechukwu Ogbuanu and Dr. Ima-Abasi Bassey represented CHAMPS-SL during the symposium and presented key findings on how malnutrition contributes to under-5 mortality in Sierra Leone. Using CHAMPS’ unique post-mortem surveillance data, they emphasized the urgent need for data-driven nutrition and child health interventions.

HighlightsChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance NetworkU.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra LeoneMinistry of HealthNational Public Health Agency

25/05/2025

Learning from Loss: How Child Death Reviews Are Empowering Frontline Nurses in Sierra Leone

In the heart of Sierra Leone's Makeni Regional Hospital, a quiet transformation is taking place; one rooted in reflection, shared learning, and hope. Through the Child Death Review (CDR) process, healthcare workers are gaining critical insights into the causes of child mortality, allowing them to respond with renewed knowledge and compassion. Christiana Sesay, a dedicated State Enrolled Community Health Nurse (SECHN) at the hospital’s pediatric ward, shared how the CDR has deepened her clinical understanding, particularly in diagnosing and managing malnourished children and strengthened her professional practice. “It’s not just about the medicine,” she said. “I’ve learned to be punctual, to communicate better, to document everything and to share what I’ve learned with my colleagues.”

For Christiana and many others, the CDR is more than a technical review; it’s a platform for growth and solidarity among health professionals navigating complex challenges with limited resources. “The CDR helps us see where things went wrong and how we can do better, together,” she explained. Despite systemic hurdles, the process fosters communication and collaboration between nurses and clinicians, turning each review into an opportunity to save lives. As Sierra Leone continues to battle high maternal and child mortality rates, initiatives like the CDR provide a human-centered, locally-driven path forward—where each story of loss informs a future of prevention.

17/05/2025

CHAMPS-Sierra Leone Elevates Child Mortality Data to National Spotlight at 2025 Health Summit

At the 2025 National Health Summit held from May 15–17 at the Bintumani International Conference Center in Freetown, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health convened key partners including WHO, UNICEF, and CHAMPS to reaffirm their collective commitment to equitable healthcare under the theme “Improving Health Outcomes for All: Every Sierra Leonean Life Matters.” The three-day event featured high-impact discussions on health system strengthening, digital innovations, financing, and epidemic-ready primary healthcare. A standout moment came on Day Two when CHAMPS-Sierra Leone, through Drs. Ikechukwu Ogbuanu and Ima-Abasi Bassey, co-presented critical data on child mortality, translating national strategies into actionable evidence to inform the country’s Child Survival Action Plan. This pivotal presentation reinforced the urgent need for data-driven interventions to address preventable child deaths and underscored the importance of surveillance in shaping responsive, resilient health systems.

Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance NetworkMinistry of HealthU.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra LeoneMinistry of HealthEmory UniversityNational Public Health AgencyMaternal-Child Health Task Force

15/05/2025

CHAMPS Joins National Health Summit 2025 to Champion Health Equity in Sierra Leone.

The National Health Summit & Performance Awards 2025 has officially begun at the Bintumani International Conference Center 🇸🇱. With the powerful theme "Improving Health Outcomes for all: Every Sierra Leonean life Matters," this three-day summit brings together major health partners including UNICEF, WHO, and proudly, Child Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance (CHAMPS).

CHAMPS' participation highlights a national push toward better child health and stronger disease surveillance systems. Today’s Day 1 agenda includes technical sessions and a national town hall on Mpox and health emergencies—setting the tone for impactful dialogue and action.

Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance NetworkU.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra LeoneMinistry of HealthNational Public Health Agency

07/05/2025

Day Three: CHAMPS Network Meeting Concludes in Nairobi with Vision for Strengthened Maternal and Child Health Surveillance

The CHAMPS Network wrapped up its 3-day annual meeting in Nairobi with a strong focus on advancing maternal and child health surveillance. Day 3 featured critical discussions on upgrading pregnancy surveillance systems, tackling maternal death investigations, and building cross-country collaboration to improve data use and research. With powerful insights from CHAMPS leaders across Africa and global partners, the meeting ended with a renewed commitment to data-driven solutions that save lives.

HighlightsChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance NetworkU.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra LeoneMinistry of HealthNational Public Health AgencyEmory UniversityChild Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance Network

30/04/2025

Day Two: Highlights from the 2025 CHAMPS Network Meeting – Nairobi!

A full day of collaboration, innovation, and strategic planning marked Day Two of the CHAMPS Network Meeting. From setting the vision for Years 11–15 to deep dives on data-to-action priorities, mortality surveillance improvements, and HDSS harmonization, the CHAMPS community showed its commitment to saving young lives. Evening sessions capped the day with dynamic small group discussions and continuous celebration of 10 years of impact.

Health and Mortality Prevention Surveillance NetworkU.S. Embassy Freetown, Sierra LeoneMinistry of HealthNational Public Health AgencyHighlightsEmory University

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Stocco Road, DHMT Compound
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Monday	08:30 - 17:30
Tuesday	08:30 - 17:30
Wednesday	08:30 - 17:30
Thursday	08:30 - 17:30
Friday	08:30 - 17:30

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