John T. Allieu SLENA Correspondent

Five years ago, His Excellency President Julius Maada Bio entrusted Dr. Demby with one of the most critical and sensitive portfolios in government, the Ministry of Health. It was not a ceremonial appointment, it was a political decision rooted in competence, reform, and the urgent need to fix a sector that had suffered years of neglect, weak governance, and poor accountability. Five years on, the results speak clearly. Under the SLPP led New Direction Government, and through the focused...

A delegation from the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) engaged directly with Sierra Leone’s Health Minister, Dr. Austin Demby. Top officials from the National Public Health Agency and Ministry of Health leadership also participated in the critical talks. The discussions centered on a shared priority, fortifying Sierra Leone’s defenses against future health emergencies. Both parties examined practical strategies for enhancing real-time disease surveillance and ensuring...

Following viral social media reports of a patient’s death, the Ministry of Health launches a full investigation and renews its pledge to strengthen medical care nationwide. Public concern erupted after reports emerged regarding Kadiatu Pompay Kamara, a 30-year-old woman who died at Kambia Government Hospital. Allegations suggest a Community Health Officer (CHO) performed a critical surgical procedure without supervision from a trained medical doctor, and that the facility currently operates...